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VU62 VLJ

2013 Volvo V60

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

133,259 mi
Last recorded133,259 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V6083,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 VLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 133,259 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 129,699 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 127,150 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 110,953 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2022 109,078 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 96,956 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 96,933 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 88,539 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 78,599 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 63,016 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 49,940 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 34,680 miles

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 11 Jan 2016 30,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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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VU62 VLJ is a 2013 Volvo V60 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU62 VLJ, 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 VU62 VLJ registered?

VU62 VLJ is a 2013 Volvo V60, first registered on 22 January 2013.

Is VU62 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 VLJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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