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MA53 LKS

2011 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,553 mi
Last recorded118,553 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S6081,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 LKS
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 118,553 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Nov 2025 118,553 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 109,909 miles

Edge wear o/s/f tyre

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r inner tail lamp damaged ( not showing white light)

Pass 8 Dec 2023 102,411 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 102,411 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 93,627 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))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,858 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 75,843 miles

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 75,842 miles

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

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 68,986 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 59,520 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 52,846 miles

Front tyres worn smooth inside edges

Pass 21 Nov 2016 47,826 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 42,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 38,039 miles

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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MA53 LKS is a 2011 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 81,774 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 MA53 LKS, 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 15 years old, this Volvo S60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MA53 LKS is a 2011 Volvo S60, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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