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DH53 CAL

2011 Volvo XC60

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,483 mi
Last recorded133,483 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC6085,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH53 CAL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 133,483 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 127,249 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 123,626 miles

Central Rear Lower subframe corroded

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 117,457 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 117,457 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 108,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 108,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 99,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 93,410 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 86,187 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole on it (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 76,797 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 68,055 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 58,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres low tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 47,973 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,116 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,501 miles

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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DH53 CAL is a 2011 Volvo XC60 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DH53 CAL, 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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DH53 CAL is a 2011 Volvo XC60, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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