2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Volvo S60 MOT pass rate and common faults

997 MOT tests in 2024. 61.7% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time61.7%
Failed or needed repairs38.3%
Typical mileage at test125,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 997 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.3%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.0%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.8%
    38 marked dangerous
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    30 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics32.1%
  2. Brakes29.9%
  3. Suspension13.3%
  4. Tyres8.0%
  5. Body & chassis5.0%
  6. Steering4.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Volvo S60?

In 2024, 61.7% of 2006 Volvo S60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 997 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Volvo S60?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Volvo S60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).