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DG56 VHX

2006 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,718 mi
Last recorded147,718 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 VHX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 147,718 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 147,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 145,034 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 140,495 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 140,495 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 134,774 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened new drop link is bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front abs sensor harness insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 134,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened new drop link is bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front abs sensor harness insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 131,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 131,475 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 125,055 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 119,047 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 113,876 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 100,015 miles

Both front brake hoses cracks occurring

Fail 24 Sep 2018 100,015 miles

Both front brake hoses cracks occurring

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 87,689 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 87,425 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm Worn Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 74,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 64,515 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 56,770 miles

front brake disc slightly lipped

front inner brake pads close to limit

Pass 23 Sep 2013 48,077 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,426 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,035 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,940 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,707 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 VHX is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHX, 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 DG56 VHX registered?

DG56 VHX is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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