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RU53 STY

2020 Volvo V60

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,793 mi
Last recorded49,793 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Volvo V6035,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU53 STY
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 49,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2026 45,584 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 74,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 31,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 61,143 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 61,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 10,978 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2023 41,058 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2023 41,057 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 20,584 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 14,289 miles

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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RU53 STY is a 2020 Volvo V60 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2020 Volvo V60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 35,173 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 RU53 STY, 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 6 years old, this Volvo V60 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RU53 STY registered?

RU53 STY is a 2020 Volvo V60, first registered on 28 September 2020.

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