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HY05 YYK

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,848 mi
Last recorded134,848 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 YYK
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 134,848 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2016 125,720 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 120,636 miles

Engine ; oil leak

Tyres ; n/s/r cracking in tread & uneven inner edge

Tyres ; o/s/r cracking in tread

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 8 May 2015 120,636 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes

Brakes ; o/s/r brake disc & pads have been overheated

Engine ; oil leak

Lighting ; headlamp lenses deteriorated / slightly opaque

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Tyres ; n/s/r cracking in tread & uneven inner edge

Tyres ; o/s/r cracking in tread

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 7 Apr 2014 113,823 miles

o/s/f side marker light not working

small cuts in both front tyre inner walls. no chord visable

Fail 2 Apr 2014 113,823 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f side marker light not working

small cuts in both front tyre inner walls. no chord visable

Fail 5 Apr 2013 106,820 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 106,820 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 97,598 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 87,485 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 87,485 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 77,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 77,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009
Fail 18 Mar 2009

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,938 miles

front pads wearing low

lipping showing on front disc edges

Fail 18 Mar 2008 52,938 miles

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

front pads wearing low

lipping showing on front disc edges

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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HY05 YYK 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 HY05 YYK, 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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HY05 YYK is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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