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AK61 BVY

2011 Volvo V60

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,583 mi
Last recorded196,583 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V6088,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 BVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 196,583 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres walls splitting close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr/nsr trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os/ns (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 196,583 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres walls splitting close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr/nsr trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os/ns (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 193,383 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner brake pads low?

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr/nsr trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os/ns (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 188,570 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside headlight condensation

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr/nsr trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os/ns (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both little smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 181,661 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 181,661 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 175,428 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 175,427 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both aims (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 171,252 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 163,937 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 163,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 153,877 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 153,877 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 137,774 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 137,774 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 107,292 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 107,292 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 85,671 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 64,989 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 64,989 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Volvo V60?

Based on 342,864 MOT tests across 35,885 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
8,252
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
35,885
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,019
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,756
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AK61 BVY is a 2011 Volvo V60 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Volvo V60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 88,208 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 V60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,019 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK61 BVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V60 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo V60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK61 BVY is a 2011 Volvo V60, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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