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BV61 VZW

2011 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,356 mi
Last recorded149,356 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC6085,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 VZW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 149,356 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 149,356 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 145,757 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2024 145,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2023 141,659 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive on power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 141,659 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive on power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 136,437 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 136,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 132,155 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 132,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 128,322 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 124,463 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 124,463 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 116,749 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 116,749 miles

Outline marker lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 109,230 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,308 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 82,259 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 81,920 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,114 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,167 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Volvo XC60?

Based on 944,286 MOT tests across 100,002 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
8,092
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
100,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,822
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,337
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BV61 VZW is a 2011 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2011 Volvo XC60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 85,993 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 XC60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,822 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV61 VZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC60 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo XC60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV61 VZW is a 2011 Volvo XC60, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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