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LM05 BYH

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,225 mi
Last recorded169,225 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 BYH
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 169,225 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 165,761 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 165,761 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 163,418 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 163,418 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 161,111 miles

exhaust pipe to rear silencer corroded and very slight blow at joint...

offside front headlamp dull giving slightly dull pattern..

Pass 14 Jan 2017 159,028 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

Engine Oil leak

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

Under trays fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 159,028 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

Engine Oil leak

Front brake discs worn/corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

Under trays fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 157,653 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 153,951 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 153,951 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 147,311 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 140,368 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 132,497 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 125,241 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 117,904 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 107,519 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 107,519 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 81,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 81,134 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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LM05 BYH is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LM05 BYH, 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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LM05 BYH is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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