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BF11 SMO

2011 Volvo V60

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,101 mi
Last recorded168,101 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V6088,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 SMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 168,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 164,675 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2025 164,672 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 163,218 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 161,392 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 159,151 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 156,683 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 156,682 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 150,938 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 142,986 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 126,828 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

condition of front brake pads and discs

Fail 28 Mar 2018 126,827 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

condition of front brake pads and discs

Pass 15 Mar 2017 110,968 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 95,188 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,579 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 56,476 miles

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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BF11 SMO is a 2011 Volvo V60 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF11 SMO, 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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BF11 SMO is a 2011 Volvo V60, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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