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FY56 WPP

2006 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

128,535 mi
Last recorded128,535 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 WPP
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 128,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2025 128,534 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

head lamps tarnished

rear exhaust bracket corroded and cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2024 125,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise exhaust system corroded

advise headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2024 125,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise exhaust system corroded

advise headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2023 123,238 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on approx. 3mm and lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on approx. 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is low on approx 3mm lower on inner edge and inner side wall splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid between min and max marks

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2023 123,238 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on approx. 3mm and lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on approx. 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is low on approx 3mm lower on inner edge and inner side wall splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid between min and max marks

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 120,053 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2022 120,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 117,380 miles

advise damage to screen

advise exhaust system corroded

advise headlamp lens tarnished

advise rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2021 117,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

advise damage to screen

advise exhaust system corroded

advise headlamp lens tarnished

advise rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 115,490 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front head lamps tarnished

Pass 10 Oct 2019 114,012 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 25 Oct 2018 112,145 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 112,145 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

nearside and offside front tyre treads are low and bold on edges

nearside rear tyre tread is low on outer edge and worn slightly unevenly

Pass 17 Oct 2017 108,755 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 101,849 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 94,040 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 88,590 miles

injector blowing on engine

Fail 29 Sep 2014 88,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

injector blowing on engine

Pass 10 Oct 2013 74,280 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 66,116 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,116 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,159 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 58,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,488 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,771 miles

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

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

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 WPP is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WPP, 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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FY56 WPP is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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