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KG05 FOM

2005 Volvo S60

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

217,211 mi
Last recorded217,211 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 FOM
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 217,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy outer skin loose

Fail 29 Jul 2019 217,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy outer skin loose

Pass 9 Aug 2018 210,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Lamp repaired (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 210,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 200,724 miles

o/s and n/s/f lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

o/s/r lamp damaged and has temporary repair but more than 50% of light emmited

Fail 31 Jul 2017 200,724 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s and n/s/f lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

o/s/r lamp damaged and has temporary repair but more than 50% of light emmited

Pass 4 Aug 2016 189,203 miles

Nearside Rear puncture

Offside Front drl bulb not working

engine dip stick broken

exhaust backbox peeling

petrol cap seal cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2016 189,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear puncture

Offside Front drl bulb not working

engine dip stick broken

exhaust backbox peeling

petrol cap seal cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2015 176,643 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 176,640 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 162,404 miles

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 30 Jun 2014 162,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres perishing

Strong advise both front n/s and o/s lower suspension arm foreward dushes deteriorating

Pass 3 Jul 2013 147,722 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight perishing on rear tyres

Wear ridge on all brake discs

Fail 3 Jul 2013 147,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight perishing on rear tyres

Wear ridge on all brake discs

Pass 20 Jul 2012 134,362 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 134,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 118,016 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 118,016 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 99,751 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 99,751 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 82,617 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 74,326 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)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 74,326 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,599 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 56,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE ADVANCE WEAR IN OSF TYRE ON INNER EDGE

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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KG05 FOM is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 KG05 FOM, 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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KG05 FOM is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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