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BX56 FSL

2006 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,678 mi
Last recorded120,678 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 FSL
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 120,678 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jan 2022 120,448 miles

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps fuse (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 115,120 miles

Front Headlamp lenses misty

Fuel flap locking mechanism has to be manually opened

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front DRL inoperative

Vehicle has undertrays fitted restricting full inspection of components

Fail 27 Jan 2021 115,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lenses misty

Fuel flap locking mechanism has to be manually opened

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front DRL inoperative

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has undertrays fitted restricting full inspection of components

Pass 22 Nov 2019 109,739 miles

Fuel flap locking mechanism has to be manually opened

Vehicle has undertrays fitted restricting full inspection of components

Fail 22 Nov 2019 109,739 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault cleared via scantool (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction cleared via scantool (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel flap locking mechanism has to be manually opened

Vehicle has undertrays fitted restricting full inspection of components

Pass 20 Nov 2018 103,603 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 98,805 miles

Engine bay covers and under body guards fitted

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 98,745 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and washer stay on as wiper are on swich (8.2.3)

Engine bay covers and under body guards fitted

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 93,756 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 n/s/r and center rear ()

Engine bay covers and under body guards fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm badly bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm badly bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread 225/45/17

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 93,756 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 n/s/r and center rear ()

Engine bay covers and under body guards fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm badly bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm badly bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread 225/45/17

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 87,359 miles

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

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

childseat

Fail 16 Dec 2015 87,359 miles

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

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

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

childseat

Pass 18 Dec 2014 82,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on inner edges 225 45r17

Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,654 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,627 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 76,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 76,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 72,982 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 67,556 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 62,270 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 56,192 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2010 56,192 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2009 55,806 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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BX56 FSL is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BX56 FSL, 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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BX56 FSL is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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