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KL55 ZWY

2005 Volvo S60

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,135 mi
Last recorded157,135 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 ZWY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 157,135 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 152,090 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 151,335 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 147,319 miles

Fluid leak from the steering rack.

Offside front lower arm rear bush is deteriorating.

Fail 2 Mar 2023 147,319 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak from the steering rack.

Offside front lower arm rear bush is deteriorating.

Pass 28 Mar 2022 144,696 miles

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 144,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 144,040 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 144,032 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour NS + OS (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp not working NS + OS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning half / bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 142,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front door mirror damaged

parking brake has travel indicating adjustment required

Fail 20 Mar 2020 142,831 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal torn on cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front door mirror damaged

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 137,063 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS + OS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 125,017 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 124,999 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 114,809 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 110,416 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 106,140 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 100,390 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 93,613 miles

rear exhaust deterioted

Pass 17 Nov 2011 89,285 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 89,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 85,177 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 81,623 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 75,825 miles

corrosion on front and rear discs

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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KL55 ZWY is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KL55 ZWY, 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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KL55 ZWY is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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