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FY56 NSU

2006 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,342 mi
Last recorded124,342 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 124,342 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 124,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 119,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 119,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 112,776 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 106,218 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 106,132 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 88,989 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 85,257 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 75,165 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 64,113 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 53,855 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 46,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,322 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NSU is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY56 NSU, 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 NSU registered?

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

Is FY56 NSU safe to buy?

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