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SM65 PZY

2016 Volvo V60

Gold Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,434 mi
Last recorded122,434 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V6064,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 PZY
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 122,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 122,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 117,368 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 113,079 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front short arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 113,078 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front short arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 108,380 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 108,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 106,284 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 100,154 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 100,150 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 83,215 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 63,685 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 63,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 45,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre in a nail centre of tread.

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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SM65 PZY is a 2016 Volvo V60 in Gold with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SM65 PZY, 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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SM65 PZY is a 2016 Volvo V60, first registered on 21 January 2016.

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