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YR16 XLJ

2016 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,882 mi
Last recorded126,882 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo S6063,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 XLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 126,882 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 116,982 miles

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

Offside Front 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 2 Dec 2024 116,982 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 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 6 Dec 2023 105,067 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 105,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 86,235 miles

Suspected fuel system leak, unable to see due to covers fitted

Top and bottom engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Dec 2021 69,095 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 55,855 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 48,713 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 48,713 miles

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

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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YR16 XLJ is a 2016 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 63,363 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 S60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,009 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR16 XLJ, 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 10 years old, this Volvo S60 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YR16 XLJ registered?

YR16 XLJ is a 2016 Volvo S60, first registered on 15 June 2016.

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