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BL16 VMU

2016 Volvo V60

Black Electric diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,090 mi
Last recorded162,090 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V6064,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 VMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 162,090 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 144,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 128,882 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 128,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 110,991 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 95,573 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 95,573 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 86,067 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 86,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2019 61,234 miles

no emission electric car can not check rear seat belts boxes on seat

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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BL16 VMU is a 2016 Volvo V60 in Black with a 2,400cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL16 VMU, 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 BL16 VMU registered?

BL16 VMU is a 2016 Volvo V60, first registered on 16 June 2016.

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