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VK56 TBX

2006 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

148,887 mi
Last recorded148,887 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 TBX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 148,887 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 148,887 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear number plate hard to identify vehicle (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached slight play in drop link,rubber badly split (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 143,081 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 135,983 miles

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

Sills not inspected due to plastic covers.

Fail 8 Jul 2023 135,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Sills not inspected due to plastic covers.

Pass 5 Jul 2022 127,887 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 115,052 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 108,453 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,361 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 68,425 miles

Lower front to rear under shields fitted ?

Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,596 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 33,729 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,080 miles

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

exhaust gasses too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 1 Sep 2014 17,341 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 8,658 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 7,947 miles

exhaust gasses too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 29 Sep 2011 7,272 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register on smoke meter, no emission certificate issued

Pass 29 Sep 2010 6,013 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 6,013 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 1,389 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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VK56 TBX is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VK56 TBX, 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 VK56 TBX registered?

VK56 TBX is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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