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6980 R

2010 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,104 mi
Last recorded187,104 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo XC6089,421 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration6980 R
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 187,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 174,596 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 166,093 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 166,681 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 156,026 miles

both rear shocks weak

both rear shocks weak

Pass 8 Oct 2021 148,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 147,999 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 138,345 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 122,504 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 107,403 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 107,403 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 99,470 miles

rear brake pads getting low/discs lipped

Fail 29 Sep 2017 99,457 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake pads getting low/discs lipped

Pass 26 Sep 2016 88,167 miles

both rear tyres 2.6mm

Fail 26 Sep 2016 88,167 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres 2.6mm

Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,690 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 78,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 66,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 48,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 48,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volvo XC60?

Based on 944,286 MOT tests across 100,002 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
8,092
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
100,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,822
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,337
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6980 R is a 2010 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2010 Volvo XC60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 89,421 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 XC60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,822 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 6980 R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC60 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Volvo XC60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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6980 R is a 2010 Volvo XC60, first registered on 8 September 2010.

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