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CV56 GWO

2006 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,245 mi
Last recorded158,245 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 GWO
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 158,245 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 158,244 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 152,237 miles

Front wishbone bushes are deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre is close to legal limit

Offside Handbrake is poor

Pass 5 Nov 2019 144,585 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 144,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 137,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 132,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 132,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r18 92w (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 127,029 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Nov 2016 127,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2015 124,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear child seat

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

items removed from drivers view

nearside front and offside rear tyres have sidewall damage

Fail 29 Oct 2015 124,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear child seat

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

items removed from drivers view

nearside front and offside rear tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 4 Nov 2014 120,082 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 120,082 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 116,046 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 116,044 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 112,949 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 99,834 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 77,542 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,318 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 57,318 miles

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

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)

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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CV56 GWO is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CV56 GWO, 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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CV56 GWO is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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