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BT56 OBU

2007 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,891 mi
Last recorded127,891 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo S6092,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 OBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 127,891 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 127,891 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 117,062 miles

offside and nearside front top strut mountings are showing slight wear

Pass 14 Jul 2017 107,501 miles

offside and nearside top strut mounting showing signs of wear

Pass 12 Aug 2016 98,371 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 98,355 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 83,033 miles

Handbrake travel high, requires adjustment

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 65,871 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 65,871 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 64,212 miles

osf wishbone bush unbonding

Fail 7 Mar 2014 63,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

osf wishbone bush unbonding

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,208 miles

osf wishbone bush unbonding

Pass 14 Dec 2011 46,581 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 46,579 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 39,043 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic undercover fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,317 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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BT56 OBU is a 2007 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2007 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 92,912 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 OBU, 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 19 years old, this Volvo S60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT56 OBU registered?

BT56 OBU is a 2007 Volvo S60, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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