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SW56 DBU

2007 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,526 mi
Last recorded113,526 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S6092,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 DBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 113,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 113,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened ball joint seat area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 113,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected hub (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 30 Jul 2019 110,008 miles

offside front, lower suspension ball joint has slight play

Fail 30 Jul 2019 110,002 miles

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

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

offside front, lower suspension ball joint has slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2018 101,998 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 101,995 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working not working on every application of brake pedal (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 94,711 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 81,394 miles

both offside front, lower suspension arm bushes are starting to split

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 2 Aug 2016 81,392 miles

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

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

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

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

both offside front, lower suspension arm bushes are starting to split

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 30 Jul 2015 71,921 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,594 miles

both rear tryes worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Jul 2013 55,242 miles

uneven wear in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2012 48,287 miles

both front tyres worn very close to legal limit

exhaust rear hanger broken

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 34,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 18 Jan 2010 22,896 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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SW56 DBU is a 2007 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SW56 DBU, 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 SW56 DBU registered?

SW56 DBU is a 2007 Volvo S60, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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