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AU56 VWX

2006 Volvo S60

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,578 mi
Last recorded107,578 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 107,578 miles

Exhaust corroding

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 100,888 miles

Stone chip in screen

Pass 23 Oct 2023 95,143 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 95,112 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 95,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 91,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished/aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 86,275 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 80,281 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 72,682 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 64,738 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 64,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 60,599 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has minor play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 57,920 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 55,311 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,017 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,105 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 44,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,847 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have stones stuck in the tread

Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,869 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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AU56 VWX is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AU56 VWX, 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.

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What year was AU56 VWX registered?

AU56 VWX is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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