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DG56 LWL

2006 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,070 mi
Last recorded160,070 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 LWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 160,070 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 160,068 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 154,511 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel flap hinge broken

Fail 29 Oct 2020 154,511 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working n/s/r (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

fuel flap hinge broken

Pass 30 Sep 2019 149,239 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 149,239 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s/r (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 138,213 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 138,213 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 127,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 111,238 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 101,424 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 91,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 81,197 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,587 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 71,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 47,170 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 38,518 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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DG56 LWL is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG56 LWL, 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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DG56 LWL is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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