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BL06 VUY

2006 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,005 mi
Last recorded162,005 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 162,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES COVERED ON GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 160,953 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF OSF OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 159,350 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 157,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2023 157,426 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2022 148,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 141,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2020 139,947 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 137,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 131,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 124,588 miles

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

temporary mounting fitted to rear exhaust

Pass 16 Jul 2016 117,067 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/f brake caliper support spring missing

Fail 14 Jul 2016 117,067 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/f brake caliper support spring missing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 108,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2015 108,189 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2014 101,773 miles

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat

Pass 19 Jul 2013 96,648 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 89,871 miles

engine bar stabilser mounting worn

Fail 17 Jul 2012 89,866 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

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

engine bar stabilser mounting worn

Pass 11 Jul 2011 83,288 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,708 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 65,708 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,782 miles

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

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)

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 VUY is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VUY, 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 VUY is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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