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PY16 GHJ

2016 Volvo V60

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,833 mi
Last recorded149,833 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V6064,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY16 GHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 149,833 miles

Front grill missing @ time of test !

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 149,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front grill missing @ time of test !

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 144,084 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 141,479 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))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 141,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 22 Mar 2023 129,040 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 129,040 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 117,451 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 112,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 112,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 95,061 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 77,139 miles

over and under-trays fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2019 77,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

over and under-trays fitted

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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PY16 GHJ is a 2016 Volvo V60 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 Volvo V60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 64,396 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 PY16 GHJ, 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 10 years old, this Volvo V60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PY16 GHJ registered?

PY16 GHJ is a 2016 Volvo V60, first registered on 15 June 2016.

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