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AK61 BVV

2011 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,093 mi
Last recorded185,093 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S6081,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 BVV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 185,093 miles

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

manufacturers plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2026 185,004 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smokey (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 176,065 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 163,762 miles

Central Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms all 4 bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front headlight self levelling device system fault headlamp aim correct at time of test

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above legal requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake/fuel lines front to back

Pass 6 Dec 2022 150,769 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear fuel filter bracket broken

Fail 25 Nov 2022 150,577 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear fuel filter bracket broken

Pass 21 Jul 2021 125,000 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 117,840 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 109,273 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 109,273 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 91,916 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 72,866 miles

nearside rear tyre centre tread 2.5mmlegal limit 1.6mm

Pass 2 Sep 2016 53,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing thin

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 53,507 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing thin

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 34,681 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,788 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 24,788 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 BVV is a 2011 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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