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BT55 MXG

2006 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,939 mi
Last recorded196,939 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 MXG
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 196,939 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 196,938 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 184,683 miles

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) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2022 175,065 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 174,928 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 162,316 miles

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))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 162,296 miles

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 151,514 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 137,430 miles

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))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 137,084 miles

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))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 114,051 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 100,271 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 94,077 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 94,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure in lamp , clip missing (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 84,709 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 74,715 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 74,714 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 64,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 Dec 2012 64,315 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 50,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

screen chipped

Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,322 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 47,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 41,266 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 31,792 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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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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