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BL06 VEX

2006 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

190,380 mi
Last recorded190,380 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 VEX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 190,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 178,613 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2019 167,271 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2019 167,271 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing on inner

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 155,836 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2018 155,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 144,932 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 144,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 132,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 119,508 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

back exhaust box outter skin corroding and rear hanger poor

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 25 Jun 2014 109,419 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 99,668 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 99,668 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 89,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,132 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,621 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 9 Jun 2009 53,101 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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BL06 VEX is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL06 VEX, 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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BL06 VEX is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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