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FG56 CWV

2006 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

130,949 mi
Last recorded130,949 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 CWV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 130,949 miles

engine light illuminated

Fail 9 Sep 2017 130,949 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine light illuminated

Pass 6 Oct 2016 122,058 miles

beam patterns poor

front flexi hoses perished advise replacement

Fail 1 Oct 2016 121,950 miles

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

beam patterns poor

front flexi hoses perished advise replacement

Pass 23 Sep 2015 112,265 miles

both front tyres inner edges devoid of tread at time of test

Fail 23 Sep 2015 112,265 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges devoid of tread at time of test

Fail 11 Jul 2015 109,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front flexi hoses perished

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2014 99,370 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 99,370 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both track rod end gaiters poor condition

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 22 Jun 2013 83,813 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front flexi hoses starting to perish

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 22 Jun 2013 83,813 miles

both front flexi hoses starting to perish

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 20 Jun 2012 67,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 52,291 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,041 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2010 46,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,895 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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FG56 CWV is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FG56 CWV, 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 FG56 CWV registered?

FG56 CWV is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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