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BG06 BTE

2006 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,330 mi
Last recorded203,330 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 BTE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 203,330 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 202,979 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure cable tied (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 193,713 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 193,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 187,030 miles

boot not locking

Fail 16 Sep 2016 187,030 miles

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

boot not locking

Pass 16 Sep 2015 171,275 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket losse

Fail 14 Jan 2015 160,791 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 155,516 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 155,511 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 138,445 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 116,668 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 101,333 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 101,303 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 93,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 82,039 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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BG06 BTE is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG06 BTE, 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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BG06 BTE is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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