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HV05 KAU

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,692 mi
Last recorded148,692 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 KAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 148,692 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 148,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 143,389 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 136,045 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 136,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 129,485 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 129,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2013 122,666 miles

n/s/r pads close to limit

slight play to o/s/f t/rod end

Fail 2 May 2013 122,665 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r pads close to limit

slight play to o/s/f t/rod end

Pass 9 May 2012 115,469 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 115,449 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 108,693 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

evidence of contact offside front tyre /inner plastic wheel arch

offsiode front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2010 101,503 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 101,502 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2009 93,565 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 93,565 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 72,719 miles

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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HV05 KAU is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HV05 KAU, 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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HV05 KAU is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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