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GJ56 CDU

2006 Volvo S60

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,967 mi
Last recorded167,967 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 CDU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 167,967 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken system secure

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2016 167,967 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust mount broken system secure

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 155,658 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 140,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to low to read

exaust hangers broken

Fail 12 Nov 2013 125,938 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

centre exhaust mounts not suporting exhaust

emmisions to clean for reading

Pass 12 Nov 2013 125,938 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

centre exhaust mounts not suporting exhaust

emmisions to clean for reading

Fail 19 Nov 2012 112,155 miles

2 EXHUST SUPORTS BROKEN

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 112,155 miles

2 EXHUST SUPORTS BROKEN

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 99,076 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 92,143 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 92,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 69,551 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 69,430 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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GJ56 CDU is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GJ56 CDU, 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 GJ56 CDU registered?

GJ56 CDU is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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