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GV56 OLG

2006 Volvo S60

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

139,840 mi
Last recorded139,840 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 OLG
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 139,840 miles

Fuel Seal Cracked

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 139,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fuel Seal Cracked

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 133,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 133,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

long handbrake travel

Pass 20 Dec 2023 131,709 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 131,709 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 127,146 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 127,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 121,794 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 116,339 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 116,339 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 110,614 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 110,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 101,341 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 101,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

rear exhaust mount broken but not insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2017 93,405 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 93,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 88,787 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 85,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2015 78,751 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 78,751 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 71,288 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 71,288 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 63,168 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 63,168 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 53,756 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 53,756 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting broken,but not insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2011 45,117 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 45,117 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,423 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 25,848 miles

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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GV56 OLG is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 GV56 OLG, 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 GV56 OLG registered?

GV56 OLG is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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