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979 PRL

2017 Volvo V60

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,083 mi
Last recorded28,083 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V6057,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration979 PRL
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 28,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash camera ()

Fail 3 Feb 2026 28,083 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash camera ()

Pass 13 Feb 2025 25,946 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 22,521 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 19,768 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 17,279 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 14,727 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 13,094 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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979 PRL is a 2017 Volvo V60 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Volvo V60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 57,973 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 979 PRL, 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 9 years old, this Volvo V60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 979 PRL registered?

979 PRL is a 2017 Volvo V60, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is 979 PRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 979 PRL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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