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BT56 GXR

2006 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,284 mi
Last recorded183,284 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 GXR
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 183,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 168,739 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 168,527 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both sides (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner steering joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2014 155,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 143,248 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 143,248 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 123,058 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 123,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 110,436 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 110,436 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 97,346 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 15 Dec 2010 97,346 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Dec 2009 83,164 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 83,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BT56 GXR is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BT56 GXR, 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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What year was BT56 GXR registered?

BT56 GXR is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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