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2006 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,562 mi
Last recorded73,562 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 VVW
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 73,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 71,769 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 69,081 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front headlight patterns starting to degrade.

park brake noisy in operation

Fail 6 May 2021 69,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

park brake noisy in operation

Pass 17 Jun 2020 63,125 miles

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 15 May 2019 48,700 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,194 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 46,194 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 43,818 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 40,574 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 37,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2014 34,375 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 30,482 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 27,383 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 24,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 21,807 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 17,753 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 VVW is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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