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LM05 XXE

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

70,579 mi
Last recorded70,579 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 70,579 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 67,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 64,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2024 64,083 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 61,007 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 58,563 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 58,563 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 55,100 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 53,041 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 51,511 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 50,606 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 50,603 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 41,517 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 41,476 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2016 40,433 miles

Nearside Front 225 45 17 some damage to outer sidewall & perished.

Offside Front tyre perished.

Fail 28 Feb 2015 37,848 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 37,848 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 35,776 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 34,177 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,177 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 30,401 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 30,401 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 May 2011 25,214 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 20,502 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 16,449 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 13,720 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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LM05 XXE is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XXE, 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 LM05 XXE registered?

LM05 XXE is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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