2005 Volvo S60 2.4L Diesel · YA05 GAU
2005 Volvo S60 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 391,146 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S60
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 391,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA05 GAU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2022
- 391,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA05 GAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo S60 (YA05 GAU) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YA05 GAU Mileage History
- 07/10/2021377,796 mi
- 07/10/2021377,800 mi+4 mi
- 22/11/2022391,146 mi+13,346 mi
Average of roughly 11,862 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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