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SJ65 MPL

2016 Volvo V60

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,343 mi
Last recorded97,343 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V6064,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ65 MPL
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 97,343 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread - tire size = 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread - tire size = 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 97,307 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread - tire size = 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread - tire size = 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 77,369 miles

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 3 Jul 2023 63,874 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 63,804 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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 47,588 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 29,888 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 28,146 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 20,092 miles

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

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))

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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SJ65 MPL is a 2016 Volvo V60 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SJ65 MPL, 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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SJ65 MPL is a 2016 Volvo V60, first registered on 28 January 2016.

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