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FE61 GHY

2011 Volvo V60

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,593 mi
Last recorded144,593 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V6088,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 GHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 144,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 131,915 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 131,915 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 119,115 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 119,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 30 May 2023 105,362 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 105,362 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 90,925 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 90,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/YR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 79,862 miles

nearside front wheel buckled

Pass 23 Jun 2020 70,381 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 70,347 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 58,659 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 47,634 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2018 47,634 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2017 30,913 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 28,396 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 22,605 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 18,101 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V60?

Based on 342,864 MOT tests across 35,885 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
8,252
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
35,885
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,019
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,756
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FE61 GHY is a 2011 Volvo V60 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Volvo V60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 88,208 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 V60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,019 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE61 GHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V60 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo V60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE61 GHY registered?

FE61 GHY is a 2011 Volvo V60, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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