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BF56 GZW

2006 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,864 mi
Last recorded174,864 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 GZW
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 174,864 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 174,807 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter badly leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 167,432 miles

slightly lower effort on offside rear handbrake

Fail 22 Mar 2018 167,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

slightly lower effort on offside rear handbrake

Pass 22 Apr 2017 160,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 160,729 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 154,684 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 150,266 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 145,800 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 145,800 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 142,616 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 136,101 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 136,096 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 130,870 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 109,997 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 75,237 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 67,714 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES 2MM

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

SLIGHT WEAR ON STEERING LOCK STOPS

Pass 14 Aug 2009 67,714 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES 2MM

SLIGHT WEAR ON STEERING LOCK STOPS

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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BF56 GZW is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF56 GZW, 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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BF56 GZW is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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