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HV05 SSU

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,353 mi
Last recorded184,353 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 SSU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 184,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 176,688 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 176,687 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 168,502 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 168,487 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 162,052 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs starting to corrode

head lamp lenses faded

nearside rear brake pads alot thinner than offside

offside rear inner rim slightly damaged

washers poor but hit screen

Fail 18 Jan 2018 162,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

air filter clips loose

front brake discs starting to corrode

head lamp lenses faded

nearside rear brake pads alot thinner than offside

offside rear inner rim slightly damaged

washers poor but hit screen

Pass 5 Oct 2016 150,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 150,656 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 144,559 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 144,559 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 137,865 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 133,929 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 107,126 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 98,614 miles

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded

n/s and o/s rear brake discs corroded

n/s front tyre just on min limit

o/s front tyre just on min limit

Pass 21 Feb 2011 97,408 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 87,420 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 87,417 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 71,035 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 52,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 SSU is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SSU, 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 HV05 SSU registered?

HV05 SSU is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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