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GK61 VVL

2011 Volvo XC60

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,186 mi
Last recorded147,186 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC6085,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 VVL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 147,186 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 143,109 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 140,129 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 136,770 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 129,767 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 129,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 123,728 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 123,724 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 118,207 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 118,207 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 111,430 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 111,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 106,426 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 98,368 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 90,218 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 87,199 miles

Both front tyres measuring at 3mm

Fail 9 Sep 2014 87,199 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres measuring at 3mm

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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GK61 VVL is a 2011 Volvo XC60 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GK61 VVL, 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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What year was GK61 VVL registered?

GK61 VVL is a 2011 Volvo XC60, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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