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KB54 VTG

2005 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,943 mi
Last recorded252,943 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 VTG
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 252,943 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 242,076 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 242,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2023 224,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 210,233 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 210,233 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 192,295 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 191,983 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2020 172,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 150,819 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 140,064 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 140,064 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 133,365 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 124,468 miles

exhaust bracket broken

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 119,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see rear brake pad life.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 110,583 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 110,583 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 102,780 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 93,365 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 93,365 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 82,412 miles

nearside rear upper sidelamp bulb not working

Fail 11 Aug 2011 82,412 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

nearside rear upper sidelamp bulb not working

Pass 1 Sep 2010 73,652 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 73,652 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front tyres wearing/worn on edge

Fail 30 Apr 2010 72,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front tyres wearing/worn on edge

Pass 9 May 2009 67,499 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm & sus arm

Fail 8 May 2009 67,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight play in n/s/f steering arm & sus arm

Pass 7 May 2008 64,167 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 60,783 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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KB54 VTG is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 KB54 VTG, 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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KB54 VTG is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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