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NJ13 VVU

2013 Volvo V60

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,285 mi
Last recorded175,285 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V6083,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ13 VVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 175,285 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 May 2026 175,285 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2025 169,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn, no cords/ply visible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2025 169,411 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 160,225 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 150,363 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 150,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 141,912 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 141,912 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 138,279 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 138,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 133,167 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 124,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 116,161 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 109,391 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 109,391 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 99,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NJ13 VVU is a 2013 Volvo V60 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NJ13 VVU, 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 NJ13 VVU registered?

NJ13 VVU is a 2013 Volvo V60, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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