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AK61 BVU

2011 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,187 mi
Last recorded145,187 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S6081,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 BVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 145,187 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 145,170 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 138,545 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2024 134,306 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 125,469 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 116,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 108,629 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 102,687 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 89,949 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,067 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 73,794 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 63,663 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 63,663 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,370 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,018 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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AK61 BVU is a 2011 Volvo S60 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 81,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK61 BVU, 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 15 years old, this Volvo S60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK61 BVU registered?

AK61 BVU is a 2011 Volvo S60, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is AK61 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 BVU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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