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DX56 PXY

2006 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

222,000 mi
Last recorded222,000 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 PXY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 222,000 miles

Nearside Front top mount bearing rough when rotated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount bearing rough when rotated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear floor section slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2023 221,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front top mount bearing rough when rotated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount bearing rough when rotated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear floor section slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 214,092 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top mount (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top mount (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 213,995 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top mount (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top mount (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 207,513 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 207,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing jumping. (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced very dim. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 0 effort. (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and readings fluctuate. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 200,601 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 186,083 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 bulb inoperative (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 166,920 miles

Eml light on

Fail 26 Feb 2018 166,912 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 145,988 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 124,064 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 101,009 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 100,965 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 76,570 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 75,988 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 61,323 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,812 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,236 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 41,141 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,976 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight play n/s rack end

Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,178 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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DX56 PXY is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DX56 PXY, 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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DX56 PXY is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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