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GJ56 OMS

2006 Volvo S60

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,184 mi
Last recorded151,184 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 OMS
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 151,184 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 148,512 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Minimum handbrake attainment only just met (17%), it appears your braking system needs adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2023 145,494 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps would benefit from a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2023 145,494 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps would benefit from a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 139,251 miles

Minimum handbrake attainment only just met (17%)

Fail 4 Oct 2022 139,251 miles

Minimum handbrake attainment only just met (17%)

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 135,367 miles

Minimum handbrake attainment level only just met, braking system requires adjustment/repair

Fail 14 Sep 2021 135,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Minimum handbrake attainment level only just met, braking system requires adjustment/repair

Pass 19 Sep 2020 131,203 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Minimum handbrake attainment only just met. It appears the system needs adjustment or repair.

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))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 131,203 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Minimum handbrake attainment only just met. It appears the system needs adjustment or repair.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 128,756 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

minimum parking brake attainment only just met. it appears your brake system needs adjustment/repair

Fail 27 Aug 2019 128,756 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

minimum parking brake attainment only just met. it appears your brake system needs adjustment/repair

Pass 21 Aug 2018 121,701 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met, it appears your system needs adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Sep 2017 116,322 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 108,853 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 102,010 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 99,003 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,296 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 83,729 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 71,010 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 71,010 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 67,104 miles

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

emissions too low to be picked up by smoke tester

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,174 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 61,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Volvo S60 reliability report

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GJ56 OMS is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OMS, 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 OMS registered?

GJ56 OMS is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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