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FS51 HER

2009 Volvo V60

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

75,303 mi
Last recorded75,303 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS51 HER
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 75,303 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 75,299 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.75 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 160,876 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 63,475 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 63,469 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 149,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 149,756 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 58,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 143,624 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 143,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 54,524 miles

Rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jun 2022 131,438 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 53,814 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 116,562 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 51,881 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 101,909 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 49,609 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 99,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 48,404 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 87,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 48,141 miles

rear heat shield loose

Pass 3 Apr 2018 76,060 miles

front n/s and o/s tyres inner sidewall surface uneven

Fail 3 Apr 2018 76,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

front n/s and o/s tyres inner sidewall surface uneven

Pass 6 Apr 2017 45,706 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 63,839 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 63,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,647 miles

rear tyres have slight uneven wear

Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,980 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,797 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 35,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,373 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 23 Apr 2013 32,093 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,547 miles

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

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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FS51 HER is a 2009 Volvo V60 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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 FS51 HER, 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 17 years old, this Volvo V60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FS51 HER is a 2009 Volvo V60, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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