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FY56 FOA

2006 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

191,282 mi
Last recorded191,282 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 FOA
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 191,282 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 186,146 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 186,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery + (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 178,848 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 173,303 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 173,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2022 164,393 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bush splitting

Pass 1 Jun 2021 149,875 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 131,187 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 111,845 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 95,274 miles

Front suspension bushes worn

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,342 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 89,658 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,813 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 80,823 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,182 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to perrish on inner side walls

Fail 18 Mar 2014 76,182 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to perrish on inner side walls

Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,473 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,552 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 64,044 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 64,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 52,524 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 52,524 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,048 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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FY56 FOA is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 FY56 FOA, 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 FY56 FOA registered?

FY56 FOA is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is FY56 FOA safe to buy?

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