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LD05 GXJ

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,023 mi
Last recorded144,023 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 GXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 144,023 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 144,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 137,465 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake lever high, but has some reserve travel

Fail 14 Feb 2020 137,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

handbrake lever high, but has some reserve travel

Pass 26 Nov 2018 129,380 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 121,142 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 121,142 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket snapped (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 117,605 miles

n/s and o/s headlamps starting to mist

Fail 25 Nov 2016 117,605 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box mounting snapped (7.1.1)

n/s and o/s headlamps starting to mist

Pass 19 Nov 2015 110,254 miles

Both headlamps opaque.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Steering lock inoperative.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 102,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front side marker inop

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Nov 2014 102,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front side marker inop

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Nov 2013 94,783 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn close to tread wear indicator blocks

slight play in n/s inner steering joint

Fail 25 Nov 2013 94,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn close to tread wear indicator blocks

slight play in n/s inner steering joint

Pass 21 Nov 2012 87,425 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 79,341 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting corroded

offside front side marker not working

Pass 24 Nov 2011 79,341 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded

offside front side marker not working

Pass 18 Nov 2010 70,625 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 60,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,552 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,305 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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LD05 GXJ is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LD05 GXJ, 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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LD05 GXJ is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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