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BV61 VZE

2011 Volvo V60

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,233 mi
Last recorded140,233 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V6088,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 VZE
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 140,233 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2024 126,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2023 112,346 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 101,227 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 95,856 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 90,071 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 87,467 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 87,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 78,012 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall curbed + inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 78,011 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread edge to wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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 inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall curbed + inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 67,417 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s discs inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 57,993 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 57,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 55,852 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 41,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BV61 VZE is a 2011 Volvo V60 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV61 VZE, 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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BV61 VZE is a 2011 Volvo V60, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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