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BT55 XJV

2006 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,171 mi
Last recorded142,171 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 XJV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 142,171 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jan 2020 142,171 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear pipes (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 133,390 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2019 133,389 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2018 121,042 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition

front suspension lower arms bushes worn

service indicator illuminated

Fail 4 Jan 2018 121,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounts broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition

front suspension lower arms bushes worn

service indicator illuminated

Pass 4 Jan 2017 117,055 miles

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

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

both centre exhaust rubber mountings broken

exhaust corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2017 117,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area 225 45r17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both centre exhaust rubber mountings broken

exhaust corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2015 107,676 miles

brake check

coolant level low

Pass 16 Dec 2014 95,984 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INEER SIDEWALL IN POOR CONDITION

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 18 Dec 2013 82,960 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre worn on edge

park brake travel high

service indicator illuminated

Fail 18 Dec 2013 82,960 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/rear tyre worn on edge

park brake travel high

service indicator illuminated

Fail 15 Jan 2013 73,161 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 62,489 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 56,702 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 44,946 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

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 XJV is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 XJV, 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 XJV is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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