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BK56 BZS

2006 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,591 mi
Last recorded182,591 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 BZS
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2018 182,591 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush on front of arm worn and bonding split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes on front of arms worn and bonding split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side marker light out

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Top engine mount worn

Under trays fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2017 172,386 miles

ANTI skid service on dash. No abs light on at this time

DTSC on dash. traction control light on dash

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 172,386 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

ANTI skid service on dash. No abs light on at this time

DTSC on dash. traction control light on dash

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 158,886 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 158,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 143,225 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 130,509 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 130,508 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 118,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 102,662 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 91,391 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 78,964 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 66,232 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BK56 BZS is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BK56 BZS, 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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BK56 BZS is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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