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GV56 WCU

2007 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

176,213 mi
Last recorded176,213 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo S6092,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 WCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 176,213 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Nov 2019 176,211 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Nov 2018 170,367 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 160,914 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 150,928 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 139,790 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 129,225 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 119,445 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 119,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 104,969 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 104,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2011 90,599 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 76,322 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 74,710 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 WCU is a 2007 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2007 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 92,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WCU, 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 19 years old, this Volvo S60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV56 WCU registered?

GV56 WCU is a 2007 Volvo S60, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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