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GF06 HVJ

2006 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

300,046 mi
Last recorded300,046 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 HVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 300,046 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 285,491 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 272,114 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 272,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 266,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre balding on inner edge

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

Soot filter full on dim but no EML showing for fault

osr tyre perished

Fail 23 Mar 2020 266,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre balding on inner edge

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

Soot filter full on dim but no EML showing for fault

osr tyre perished

Pass 22 Mar 2019 88,449 miles

NSR and OSF tyres have signs of being underinflated on side walls

Nearside Front Headlamp projected beam image is becoming very poor will require attention by next MOT

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

Offside Front Headlamp projected beam image is becoming very poor will require attention by next MOT

Fail 21 Mar 2019 88,449 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements lettering faded/ missing + non reflecting (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs pulse ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements non reflecting back ground (0.1 (d))

NSR and OSF tyres have signs of being underinflated on side walls

Nearside Front Headlamp projected beam image is becoming very poor will require attention by next MOT

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

Offside Front Headlamp projected beam image is becoming very poor will require attention by next MOT

Pass 28 Mar 2018 251,210 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 244,377 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 244,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 237,576 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 237,576 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 229,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 229,401 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 213,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 213,994 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 191,744 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 174,156 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 174,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front discs lipped

front pads low

Pass 8 Apr 2011 143,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f side marker not working

n/s/r side marker not working

Pass 16 Mar 2010 102,922 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 102,922 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 72,501 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 72,501 miles

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

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

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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GF06 HVJ is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GF06 HVJ, 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 GF06 HVJ registered?

GF06 HVJ is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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