MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,939 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low outside tread and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low outside tread and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish in treads
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both edges and close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish in treads
Nearside parking brake low effort
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both edges and close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn smooth inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure in lamp , clip missing (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
screen chipped
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo S60?
Based on 758,165 MOT tests across 54,544 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT55 MXG is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BT55 MXG, 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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BT55 MXG is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 14 February 2006.
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