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AO56 PTU

2006 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

199,197 mi
Last recorded199,197 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 PTU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 199,197 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 199,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 189,401 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 181,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 181,645 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 175,649 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 167,836 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 164,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 158,289 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 143,337 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 134,502 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust in rusty condition

fuel filter damp

Pass 20 Sep 2016 131,054 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 131,054 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 121,540 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 98,825 miles

rear exhaust pipe supports corroded away but still secure

Fail 19 Sep 2014 98,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

rear exhaust pipe supports corroded away but still secure

Pass 27 Sep 2013 80,525 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 80,525 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,968 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,033 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,977 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,640 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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AO56 PTU is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 89,840 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 AO56 PTU, 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 20 years old, this Volvo S60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO56 PTU registered?

AO56 PTU is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is AO56 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 PTU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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