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KN05 LWS

2005 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,421 mi
Last recorded158,421 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 LWS
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 158,421 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 154,539 miles

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 5 Oct 2020 154,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 2 Aug 2019 152,705 miles

Under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 1 Aug 2019 152,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 9 Aug 2018 150,684 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 150,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 139,864 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 139,864 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 131,710 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 13,708 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 125,527 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 110,056 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 95,737 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 79,155 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 79,155 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 73,003 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 67,027 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,027 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,005 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/sf and o/s/f roll bar links have play slight.

top engine mount bush split

Pass 13 Mar 2009 45,453 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,589 miles

front tyres wearing on inner 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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KN05 LWS is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KN05 LWS, 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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What year was KN05 LWS registered?

KN05 LWS is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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