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DA61 SFJ

2011 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

191,434 mi
Last recorded191,434 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S6081,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 SFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 191,434 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 191,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 184,854 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 184,852 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 178,373 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 170,113 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 164,670 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 164,621 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted spring clip missing. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 162,897 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 144,585 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 116,333 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 95,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear door, opening intermittently from outside

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 5 Feb 2018 95,225 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear door, opening intermittently from outside

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2017 87,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 70,362 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 54,076 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S60?

Based on 758,165 MOT tests across 54,544 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
7,442
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
54,544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,009
position lamp(s) not working 25,933
Registration plate lamp not working 17,709
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,040
parking brake recording little or no effort 10,865
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DA61 SFJ is a 2011 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2011 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 81,774 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 S60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,009 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA61 SFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S60 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo S60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA61 SFJ registered?

DA61 SFJ is a 2011 Volvo S60, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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