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VLZ 898

2013 Volvo V60

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,582 mi
Last recorded124,582 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V6083,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 898
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 124,582 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 124,546 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 121,122 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 113,940 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 102,161 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 92,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 79,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +tyre @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 79,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +tyre @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 68,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 58,129 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 50,533 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 36,686 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 17 Jan 2017 36,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 27,778 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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VLZ 898 is a 2013 Volvo V60 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VLZ 898, 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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What year was VLZ 898 registered?

VLZ 898 is a 2013 Volvo V60, first registered on 30 January 2013.

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