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FP55 GCU

2006 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,934 mi
Last recorded100,934 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 GCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 100,934 miles

handbrake lever has a lot of travel,will soon need adjustment

Fail 20 Jan 2020 100,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket hid lights fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

handbrake lever has a lot of travel,will soon need adjustment

Pass 4 Jan 2019 83,573 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 83,573 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 81,818 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper slightly not clearing the windscreen effectively

Offside Front Windscreen wiper slightly not clearing the windscreen effectively

Fail 10 Jan 2018 81,818 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper slightly not clearing the windscreen effectively

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper slightly not clearing the windscreen effectively

Pass 10 Jan 2017 80,335 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 78,144 miles

both front and rear brake discs corrodid

Fail 16 Jan 2016 78,144 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front and rear brake discs corrodid

Pass 7 Jan 2015 75,905 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 75,905 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 74,110 miles

Supplementary Restraint System-airbag service light on

Fail 9 Jan 2014 74,110 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System-airbag service light on

Pass 7 Jan 2013 72,280 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 72,280 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 70,544 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 70,544 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 68,881 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 67,160 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

soot filter/diesel filter indicating blocked

Pass 7 Jan 2009 64,171 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 64,170 miles

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

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

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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FP55 GCU is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FP55 GCU, 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 FP55 GCU registered?

FP55 GCU is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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