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SF56 SAM

2016 Volvo V60

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

90,916 mi
Last recorded90,916 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V6064,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 SAM
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 90,916 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 90,116 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 81,120 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 85,179 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 70,435 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 78,946 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 58,404 miles

drivers wiper poor

front brake discs in a poor condition

nsr tyre has a cut in the centre of the tread but not exposing cords 235/5/18 97v

Pass 17 Aug 2022 72,477 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 51,130 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 64,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 45,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front brake discs surface corrision

Pass 20 Aug 2020 58,652 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 40,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 49,887 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 13 Mar 2019 31,853 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 41,490 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 39,303 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 39,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 35,379 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 and front wearing uneven on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,750 miles

both rear tyres worn and n/s/f worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2014 31,991 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 25,192 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 18,620 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside 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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SF56 SAM is a 2016 Volvo V60 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF56 SAM, 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 SF56 SAM registered?

SF56 SAM is a 2016 Volvo V60, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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