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DK61 SDU

2011 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

194,462 mi
Last recorded194,462 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S6081,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 SDU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 194,462 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 194,462 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 183,388 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 164,245 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 164,238 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 144,835 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 144,829 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 128,247 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 115,472 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 115,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f pitted inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 105,105 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 94,026 miles

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

Too clean to trigger smoke test

Under floor covers

Pass 30 Aug 2017 86,586 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 75,175 miles

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

front tyres slight inside edge wear

Pass 18 Aug 2015 54,736 miles

CHILD SEAT NORMAL BELT UNCHECKED

TOO CLEAN FOR SMOKE TEST

Pass 18 Aug 2014 41,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres edge wear

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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DK61 SDU is a 2011 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK61 SDU, 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 DK61 SDU registered?

DK61 SDU is a 2011 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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