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BG61 LXJ

2011 Volvo S60

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,762 mi
Last recorded165,762 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo S6081,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 LXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 165,762 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear inner sills in places, and rear chassi rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of the engine seeping oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front rear bush starting to brake. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 165,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder in place. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear inner sills in places, and rear chassi rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of the engine seeping oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front rear bush starting to brake. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 157,222 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing worn on edges and splitting inside sidewalls strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 150,185 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in tyre and wearing on edges ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes worn strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges

Pass 14 Oct 2020 143,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush partially split and separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 133,999 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 133,999 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Bulb Inop (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 126,711 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 118,192 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 111,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has some cuts and wearing unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

inner wheel arches muddy

slight lip to all discs

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2015 99,863 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 91,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BG61 LXJ is a 2011 Volvo S60 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG61 LXJ, 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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BG61 LXJ is a 2011 Volvo S60, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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