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YL56 LBU

2006 Volvo S60

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,275 mi
Last recorded74,275 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL56 LBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 74,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2015 74,273 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,771 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 62,771 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,875 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 49,872 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 40,911 miles

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

nearside front anti-roll bar link slight play/knock

rear brake pads appear low

slight smear front wipers

Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,393 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 5 Aug 2010 21,868 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2010 21,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 16,813 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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YL56 LBU is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YL56 LBU, 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 YL56 LBU registered?

YL56 LBU is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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