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BG61 PFA

2011 Volvo V60

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

180,113 mi
Last recorded180,113 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V6088,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 PFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 180,113 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 152,531 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2025 152,531 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 126,475 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 101,200 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 82,675 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 82,675 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 63,984 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 61,128 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 May 2020 61,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 21 May 2019 56,861 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 56,861 miles

Offside 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))

Pass 25 May 2018 51,625 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 51,259 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 49,467 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 45,937 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 33,837 miles

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

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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BG61 PFA is a 2011 Volvo V60 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG61 PFA, 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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BG61 PFA is a 2011 Volvo V60, first registered on 9 November 2011.

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