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GU61 VLH

2011 Volvo XC60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,906 mi
Last recorded47,906 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC6085,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 47,906 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 47,017 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 46,017 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 44,943 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 43,733 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 41,912 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm front bush slightly splitting

Offside Rear trailing arm front bush slightly splitting

Pass 20 Aug 2019 40,228 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush just starting to un-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 38,454 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 35,189 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,356 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 27,442 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 19,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 19,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GU61 VLH is a 2011 Volvo XC60 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLH, 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

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What year was GU61 VLH registered?

GU61 VLH is a 2011 Volvo XC60, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is GU61 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 VLH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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