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GL62 VSM

2013 Volvo V60

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,248 mi
Last recorded174,248 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V6083,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 VSM
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 174,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 166,792 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm of friction material left. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 166,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm of friction material left. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 156,943 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 156,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 139,022 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and at 1.6mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp lens ,small crack,no effect on light

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and at 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 122,790 miles

Front WIPER BLADES POOR

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60R16H MITCHELIN CROSS CLIMATE (FEATHERING) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 106,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 93,329 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front daytime running lamp has a small crack

Nearside Rear Outer lamp unit cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2019 93,329 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp has a small crack

Nearside Rear Outer lamp unit cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2018 77,562 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 61,530 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 44,103 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 31,428 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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GL62 VSM is a 2013 Volvo V60 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Volvo V60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 83,042 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 GL62 VSM, 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 13 years old, this Volvo V60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL62 VSM registered?

GL62 VSM is a 2013 Volvo V60, first registered on 26 January 2013.

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