CarVerify

Free Car Check

GU61 OYS

2011 Volvo XC60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,243 mi
Last recorded119,243 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC6085,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 OYS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 119,243 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 114,264 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 114,256 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 107,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged grooved but no ply or cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 100,287 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 100,106 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 92,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 92,240 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear 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 Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 80,214 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2020 71,939 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 71,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 65,624 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 65,624 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight leak at Nearside rear diff oil seal

Pass 25 Jul 2018 58,874 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2018 58,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in inner sidewall due to tyre being run under-inflated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2017 44,023 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn unevenly (inside)

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly (inside)

engine covers and under trays

Pass 17 Aug 2016 37,092 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 37,078 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 28,735 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 20,124 miles

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
Full Volvo XC60 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GU61 OYS is a 2011 Volvo XC60 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GU61 OYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU61 OYS?

You can check the full history of GU61 OYS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GU61 OYS registered?

GU61 OYS is a 2011 Volvo XC60, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is GU61 OYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 OYS shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU61 OYS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GU61 OYS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.