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GY56 DPO

2006 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

189,417 mi
Last recorded189,417 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 DPO
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 189,417 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 189,415 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 181,729 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 181,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 174,041 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 165,610 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 165,610 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 161,575 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 153,560 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 153,560 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2020 146,551 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 135,817 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 135,817 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 131,535 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 131,531 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 121,441 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 111,330 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 104,552 miles

o/s rear lense cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2014 92,939 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 92,938 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 80,993 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,888 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,083 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,387 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,140 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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GY56 DPO is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GY56 DPO, 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 GY56 DPO registered?

GY56 DPO is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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