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BD16 VWS

2016 Volvo V60

Gold Electric diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,109 mi
Last recorded205,109 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V6064,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 VWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 205,109 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 178,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 178,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 145,006 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 144,994 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides inner and middle (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 123,232 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 109,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 97,893 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 85,922 miles

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle

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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BD16 VWS is a 2016 Volvo V60 in Gold with a 2,400cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Volvo V60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 64,396 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 BD16 VWS, 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 10 years old, this Volvo V60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD16 VWS registered?

BD16 VWS is a 2016 Volvo V60, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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The MOT history for BD16 VWS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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