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GM16 VZE

2016 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,993 mi
Last recorded93,993 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo S6063,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 VZE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 93,993 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 93,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 12 Jul 2024 88,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 80,865 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 80,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 73,677 miles

trimming doesn't allow a check of some parts

Fail 9 Jul 2022 73,656 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

trimming doesn't allow a check of some parts

Pass 13 Jul 2021 64,117 miles

Central THIS VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH UNDERTRAYS THAT OBSCURE THE INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

Pass 11 Jul 2020 56,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil or other material on the shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has wear and scored/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f outer brake pad worn more in comparison to n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil or other material on the shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 47,469 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))

both front tyres have damage to outer sidewalls and tyre tread getting low

front wipers smearing

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Fail 28 Jun 2019 47,469 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

both front tyres have damage to outer sidewalls and tyre tread getting low

front wipers smearing

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

How Reliable is the Volvo S60?

Based on 758,165 MOT tests across 54,544 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
7,442
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
54,544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,009
position lamp(s) not working 25,933
Registration plate lamp not working 17,709
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,040
parking brake recording little or no effort 10,865
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GM16 VZE is a 2016 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 63,363 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 S60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,009 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GM16 VZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S60 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 10 years old, this Volvo S60 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GM16 VZE registered?

GM16 VZE is a 2016 Volvo S60, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is GM16 VZE safe to buy?

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