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BF11 SGZ

2011 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

232,340 mi
Last recorded232,340 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S6081,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 SGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 232,340 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 226,411 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2024 222,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 206,334 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 193,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 168,237 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 168,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 146,536 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 146,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 104,504 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 98,706 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 92,016 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 82,618 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 73,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing

Fail 24 Apr 2015 73,107 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing

Pass 26 Feb 2014 45,812 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2014 45,812 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

rear pads wearing thin

undertray fitted

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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BF11 SGZ is a 2011 Volvo S60 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF11 SGZ, 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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BF11 SGZ is a 2011 Volvo S60, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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