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AV56 GXE

2006 Volvo S60

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

138,834 mi
Last recorded138,834 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 GXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 138,834 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 138,794 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 132,316 miles

Headlights deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2024 132,316 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlights deteriorated

Front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jul 2023 127,815 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 7 Jul 2023 127,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 21 Jul 2022 121,899 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front headlights starting to fade

Pass 28 Jul 2021 114,356 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 114,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 106,616 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 98,937 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 98,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 93,142 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 93,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 85,016 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 85,016 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced Dip beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 71,038 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 71,038 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 58,711 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 58,711 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 50,003 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 50,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,453 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,806 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,077 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,131 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 22,316 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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AV56 GXE is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AV56 GXE, 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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AV56 GXE is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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