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VJZ 166

2013 Volvo V60

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

281,274 mi
Last recorded281,274 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V6083,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 166
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 281,274 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2025 281,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 262,031 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2024 261,996 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 234,715 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 234,708 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Shocker mounting broken. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 220,056 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 200,697 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 179,333 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Inner 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))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 179,332 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner 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 Inner 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))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 115,138 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 114,373 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,316 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 46,036 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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VJZ 166 is a 2013 Volvo V60 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Volvo V60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 83,042 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 VJZ 166, 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 13 years old, this Volvo V60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VJZ 166 is a 2013 Volvo V60, first registered on 17 April 2013.

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