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C9 VLS

2016 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,167 mi
Last recorded61,167 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC6057,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 VLS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 61,167 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2025 61,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 54,038 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 46,276 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished/leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads currently ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage within engine bay near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished/leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads currently ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2023 46,276 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished/leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads currently ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage within engine bay near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished/leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads currently ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 39,446 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 32,946 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 26,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush debonding/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush debonding/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 20,330 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

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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C9 VLS is a 2016 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Volvo XC60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 57,075 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 C9 VLS, 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 10 years old, this Volvo XC60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C9 VLS registered?

C9 VLS is a 2016 Volvo XC60, first registered on 9 September 2016.

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