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AU56 VXO

2006 Volvo S60

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,403 mi
Last recorded168,403 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 168,403 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 165,076 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 165,076 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 155,623 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 155,622 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2017 134,919 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 127,835 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 127,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 120,204 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 116,263 miles

N/S/F tyre bolding on outside shoulder!!

O/S/F Tyre bolding on inner shoulder!!

Fail 17 Feb 2014 116,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs and pads wearing thin!!

N/S/F tyre bolding on outside shoulder!!

O/S/F Tyre bolding on inner shoulder!!

Pass 14 Feb 2013 103,870 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 103,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 92,773 miles

Fuel filter damp

Offside rear upper sidelight not working

Pass 10 Aug 2010 82,351 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 82,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 62,564 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 VXO is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VXO, 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 VXO registered?

AU56 VXO is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is AU56 VXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 VXO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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