2005 Volvo S60 2.4L Diesel · GP55 MSV
2005 Volvo S60 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 236,629 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S60
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 236,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP55 MSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 236,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP55 MSV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo S60 (GP55 MSV) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
GP55 MSV Mileage History
- 30/10/2023205,686 mi
- 30/10/2023205,688 mi+2 mi
- 04/11/2024220,896 mi+15,208 mi
- 10/11/2025236,566 mi+15,670 mi
- 11/11/2025236,629 mi+63 mi
Average of roughly 15,208 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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