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LR05 MXE

2005 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

130,743 mi
Last recorded130,743 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 MXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 130,743 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 122,715 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 119,742 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 116,572 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 113,805 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 110,804 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 107,438 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 103,853 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 99,032 miles

under trays / covers fitted.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 95,266 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 90,506 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 86,095 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

windscreen chipped on right hand bottom part of screen

Pass 5 Nov 2014 86,095 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

windscreen chipped on right hand bottom part of screen

Pass 14 Nov 2013 79,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 75,611 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 75,611 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,597 miles

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

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

rear brake discs rusty

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 18 Feb 2011 64,801 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 64,801 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,410 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 49,223 miles

n/s/f antiroll bar link worn

near side rear seat has child seat fitted/

Pass 22 Feb 2008 36,001 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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LR05 MXE is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LR05 MXE, 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 LR05 MXE registered?

LR05 MXE is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is LR05 MXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 MXE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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