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GF61 VRD

2011 Volvo XC60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,064 mi
Last recorded150,064 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC6085,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 VRD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 150,064 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both bump stops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 149,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Wheel and tyre different to the rest. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both bump stops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 139,283 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 139,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 130,798 miles

Note ..Both front tyre treads are peeling/lifting away (winter tyres fitted )

Pass 25 Nov 2022 120,458 miles

Offside Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 120,458 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 111,363 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 102,307 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 94,503 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 85,368 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 79,924 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 79,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 67,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear inside edge of tyre feathering

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear inside edge of tyre feathering and small splits appearing

Pass 19 Nov 2015 52,010 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 37,135 miles

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

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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GF61 VRD is a 2011 Volvo XC60 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF61 VRD, 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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GF61 VRD is a 2011 Volvo XC60, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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