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DY56 DCU

2006 Volvo S60

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,019 mi
Last recorded140,019 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 DCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 140,019 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 135,542 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 129,618 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 129,618 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 129,608 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 121,411 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 119,307 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 109,076 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 108,419 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 105,106 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 95,249 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 91,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre , inner tread edge area around the tyre is starting to wear un-evenly , heal /toe wear

front and rear tyres are close to fouling body but at time of test clear. also rear antiroll bar close to fouling lower suspension arms clear at time of test

Fail 1 Sep 2017 91,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb replaced (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high re-adjusted at customers request (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre , inner tread edge area around the tyre is starting to wear un-evenly , heal /toe wear

front and rear tyres are close to fouling body but at time of test clear. also rear antiroll bar close to fouling lower suspension arms clear at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2016 78,010 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 73,110 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 73,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,534 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 54,603 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,751 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,292 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,460 miles

near side tyre as small cut in side wall not showing cords.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,222 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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DY56 DCU is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DY56 DCU, 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 DY56 DCU registered?

DY56 DCU is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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