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A8 VFP

2011 Volvo V60

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,811 mi
Last recorded130,811 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V6088,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 130,811 miles

Coil spring corroded OSR and NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS and NS ()

Fail 26 Jan 2026 130,811 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded OSR and NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS and NS ()

Pass 29 Jan 2025 120,221 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jan 2025 120,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2024 113,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on innermost tread area & Tyre cracking in tread 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner tread area & Tyre cracking in tread 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 98,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 98,102 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal backing to disc contact (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal backing to disc contact (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective slight reduction in light output and colour intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

driver information display, indicating service required

Pass 14 Jan 2022 83,917 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 81,227 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 78,920 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 74,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 68,703 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 68,703 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 63,932 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 59,242 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 52,626 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 50,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 50,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A8 VFP is a 2011 Volvo V60 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Volvo V60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 88,208 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 A8 VFP, 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 15 years old, this Volvo V60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 VFP registered?

A8 VFP is a 2011 Volvo V60, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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