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YY55 PLJ

2006 Volvo S60

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,606 mi
Last recorded88,606 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 PLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2019 88,606 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough pulling steering wheel on turns/grab (2.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 both rear inner edges flat spots poor condition (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

headlights misting.rear number plate bulb in op.

Pass 24 Dec 2018 84,052 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 84,052 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 78,516 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 78,516 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 72,806 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 72,804 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 67,141 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 64,787 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 60,651 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 54,034 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,806 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 40,652 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 31,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 31,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 23,661 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YY55 PLJ is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YY55 PLJ, 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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YY55 PLJ is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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