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GVK 1W

2006 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

179,521 mi
Last recorded179,521 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVK 1W
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 179,521 miles

Front headlamps have low light intensity

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 179,521 miles

Front headlamps have low light intensity

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 176,135 miles

Front front headlamps on dipped beam have reduced light intensity

Pass 17 May 2024 173,564 miles

Front both front headlamps have slightly low light output.

Fail 29 Apr 2024 173,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 172,408 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 170,878 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 169,688 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 167,398 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 163,225 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 155,674 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 146,383 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

rear silencer mounting bracket detached but system still supported

Fail 8 Mar 2017 146,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

rear silencer mounting bracket detached but system still supported

Pass 1 Mar 2016 134,664 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 134,664 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 121,450 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 121,450 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 100,298 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 88,198 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 77,369 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 68,458 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre slight damage (not to cords)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 53,219 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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GVK 1W is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 GVK 1W, 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 GVK 1W registered?

GVK 1W is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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