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EX56 KGA

2006 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

143,012 mi
Last recorded143,012 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 KGA
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 143,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 134,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 113,276 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 111,724 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 108,634 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 108,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 108,615 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Anti skid warning (7.12 (e))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 104,643 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 104,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 99,399 miles

O/S/F headlight beam pattern poor.

O/S/F headlight beam pattern poor.

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 99,399 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

O/S/F headlight beam pattern poor.

O/S/F headlight beam pattern poor.

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 92,722 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 18 Jul 2018 92,722 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 19 Jul 2017 86,547 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 75,633 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 75,633 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 66,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside and offside front steering full lock stoppers worn.Both front tyres chaffing inner mudguards.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 66,322 miles

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

Nearside and offside front steering full lock stoppers worn.Both front tyres chaffing inner mudguards.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 57,243 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 46,977 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 46,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 40,926 miles

front pads worn

Fail 28 Aug 2012 40,926 miles

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

front pads worn

Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,857 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 26,231 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

zero emissions detected(no read out available)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,231 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

zero emissions detected(no read out available)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 18,997 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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EX56 KGA is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EX56 KGA, 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 EX56 KGA registered?

EX56 KGA is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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