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BV61 VZN

2011 Volvo V60

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

230,364 mi
Last recorded230,364 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo V6088,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 VZN
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 230,364 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut: mounting bearing stiff and noisey

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut: mounting bearing stiff and noisey

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 230,180 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut: mounting bearing stiff and noisey

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut: mounting bearing stiff and noisey

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 208,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 194,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 177,921 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 168,215 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 156,607 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 156,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 137,930 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 116,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 101,498 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 101,498 miles

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 82,357 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

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 VZN is a 2011 Volvo V60 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BV61 VZN, 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 VZN is a 2011 Volvo V60, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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