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Y500 DNA

2009 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests41 (27 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate65.9%

Mileage

84,098 mi
Last recorded84,098 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S6088,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 DNA
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

27 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 84,098 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 142,140 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 135,956 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 135,956 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 130,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 130,903 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 123,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 123,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 81,618 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 81,612 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2021 114,624 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 114,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 78,543 miles

some exhaust metal hangers corroded and some are broken but exhaust is still secure

Fail 7 Dec 2020 78,542 miles

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

some exhaust metal hangers corroded and some are broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 3 Jul 2020 105,148 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 105,145 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 75,230 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 95,453 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 94,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective Flickering beam image due to faulty internals (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Tried to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes coated with substance preventing full inspection

Nearside Rear Noise from inside Disc/drum park brake assembly

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 72,541 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 72,541 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 86,674 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 86,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise offside front tyre low on air

Pass 4 Dec 2017 69,760 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 69,760 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 78,695 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 78,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 66,721 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 71,402 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES CRACKED/SHOWING SLIGHT PLAY

EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOWING CORROSION

Pass 3 Dec 2015 63,151 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,992 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 59,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 55,416 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 55,416 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2013 53,543 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 46,874 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,305 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 38,763 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 38,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,572 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 30,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front undertray fitted so limited underside inspection carried out

n/s/r tyre below 3mm

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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Y500 DNA is a 2009 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.9%.

Across all 2009 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 88,127 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 Y500 DNA, 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 17 years old, this Volvo S60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y500 DNA is a 2009 Volvo S60, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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