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HN55 BGV

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,920 mi
Last recorded138,920 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 BGV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 138,920 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 138,920 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 128,845 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 128,845 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 127,881 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 116,028 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2014 107,269 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 98,774 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2012 88,914 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 88,914 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 80,867 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,496 miles

front brake discs seem well worn

handbrake travel seems high

offside front running light not working

rub marks on both sides front inner wheel arches

Fail 5 Oct 2010 69,496 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs seem well worn

handbrake travel seems high

offside front running light not working

rub marks on both sides front inner wheel arches

Pass 21 Oct 2009 58,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,389 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 47,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Volvo S60?

Based on 758,165 MOT tests across 54,544 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
7,442
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
54,544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,009
position lamp(s) not working 25,933
Registration plate lamp not working 17,709
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,040
parking brake recording little or no effort 10,865
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HN55 BGV is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 94,829 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,009 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN55 BGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S60 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo S60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HN55 BGV registered?

HN55 BGV is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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