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BD06 SZF

2006 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,120 mi
Last recorded184,120 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 SZF
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 184,120 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 174,551 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 174,514 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 165,178 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 165,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2016 158,656 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 10 Aug 2016 158,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 151,836 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 151,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 141,716 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 141,716 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 139,835 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 123,474 miles

EMISSION TOO CLEAN TOO DETECT

Pass 6 Jun 2011 104,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 104,795 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 92,253 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 71,607 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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BD06 SZF is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Blue 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 BD06 SZF, 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 BD06 SZF registered?

BD06 SZF is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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