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GL16 VUB

2016 Volvo V60

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,810 mi
Last recorded28,810 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V6064,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 VUB
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 28,810 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 20,959 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 19,066 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 19,066 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 13,898 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 10,958 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 10,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2020 9,163 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 4,456 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 4,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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GL16 VUB is a 2016 Volvo V60 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Volvo V60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 64,396 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 GL16 VUB, 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 10 years old, this Volvo V60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL16 VUB registered?

GL16 VUB is a 2016 Volvo V60, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is GL16 VUB safe to buy?

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