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VA11 DFZ

2011 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,877 mi
Last recorded143,877 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S6081,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 DFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 143,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily inner edge. 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracked and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn uneven 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracked and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 138,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 128,206 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner shoulder worn in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 128,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner shoulder worn in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 118,111 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewalls cracking Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 108,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 95,927 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 95,802 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 88,051 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 81,092 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear brake pads very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 64,779 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,095 miles

Front tyre treads low especially on inner edges

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 48,095 miles

Front tyre treads low especially on inner edges

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Under load (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 41,939 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 37,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 37,981 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S60?

Based on 758,165 MOT tests across 54,544 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
7,442
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
54,544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,009
position lamp(s) not working 25,933
Registration plate lamp not working 17,709
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,040
parking brake recording little or no effort 10,865
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VA11 DFZ is a 2011 Volvo S60 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 81,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,009 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA11 DFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S60 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo S60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VA11 DFZ is a 2011 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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