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KE55 BWD

2005 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

204,712 mi
Last recorded204,712 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 BWD
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 204,712 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 204,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 203,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 201,729 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around the swirl shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 201,728 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around the swirl shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 200,174 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine adjacent to swirl shaft. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 196,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind but did not show up on the brake tester

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 195,523 miles

All brake discs corroded and pitted from the car standing for an long time

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side marker light not working

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 195,523 miles

All brake discs corroded and pitted from the car standing for an long time

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side marker light not working

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 194,778 miles

Both head light lens starting to mist over

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side marker light not working

Offside Front Top spring seat mounting starting to crack

PAS pump shaft damp with oil misting

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 194,778 miles

Both head light lens starting to mist over

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side marker light not working

Offside Front Top spring seat mounting starting to crack

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

PAS pump shaft damp with oil misting

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 188,698 miles

Both head lights starting to mist over

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 183,720 miles

Both number plate starting to discolour

Slight oil misting around the power steering pump shaft

Pass 11 Oct 2016 178,132 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 170,720 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2014 161,316 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 161,004 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 152,848 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 142,024 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 126,798 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 104,857 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 104,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 86,632 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 86,632 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 56,928 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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KE55 BWD is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KE55 BWD, 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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KE55 BWD is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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