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WG06 BGX

2006 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

236,426 mi
Last recorded236,426 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 BGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 236,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slight crooded

Pass 23 May 2015 222,141 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 221,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2014 202,723 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 183,465 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 May 2014 183,464 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 167,092 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 149,485 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 149,485 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 131,060 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 113,593 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 113,475 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 99,331 miles

Front brakes in poor condition

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 99,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 87,357 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 87,357 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 73,847 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 65,774 miles

o/s/f disc damaged inside surface

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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WG06 BGX is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WG06 BGX, 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 WG06 BGX registered?

WG06 BGX is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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