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2005 VOLVO S60
General Information
- Registration OV05MVW
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S60
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 02 Jul 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 172,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- power steering fluid low
- Front both side mirrors damaged
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 166,060 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Cover ()
- Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 165,944 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Cover ()
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 160,520 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2025 2 Jul 202612 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 160,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
4 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 155,579 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 155,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass missing (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
27 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 154,563 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 152,634 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
23 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 152,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
25 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 145,441 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 145,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 141,865 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
26 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 137,375 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2017 2 Jul 202626 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 130,282 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2016 2 Jul 202626 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 130,282 MI
2 Jul 20268 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 123,416 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 123,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
19 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,366 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2014 2 Jul 202610 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,062 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2012 2 Jul 202610 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 79,062 MI
2 Jul 20264 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,727 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2011 2 Jul 20266 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,718 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,908 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2009 2 Jul 20269 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 54,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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OV05MVW was registered on 2005-04-28
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