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VK06 VVT

2006 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,987 mi
Last recorded153,987 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 VVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 153,987 miles

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

parking brake leaver has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Dec 2020 150,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake leaver has little reserve travel

Fail 9 Dec 2020 150,127 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake leaver has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Dec 2019 146,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 142,014 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

battery warning light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 137,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery light on

n/s/r tyre cracking/slightly out of shape

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 133,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery light on

Fail 7 Dec 2016 133,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery light on

Pass 27 Nov 2015 125,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 118,445 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 118,445 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 110,054 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 99,877 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 99,724 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 88,894 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 88,894 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 77,750 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 73,464 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 73,441 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)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,745 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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VK06 VVT is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK06 VVT, 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 VK06 VVT registered?

VK06 VVT is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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