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Volvo S60

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y261 PRDMOT history

Y261 PRD is a blue petrol Volvo S60 first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 187,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

Y261 PRD blue Volvo S60 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S60, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
187,075 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 PRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S60
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 PRD was last recorded at 187,075 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,042 miles · 10 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
4,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,075 miles
  • 2024 – 186,370 miles
  • 2023 – 183,115 miles
  • 2022 – 180,841 miles
  • 2021 – 177,341 miles
  • 2020 – 174,672 miles
  • 2019 – 170,236 miles
  • 2018 – 165,700 miles
  • 2017 – 163,446 miles
  • 2016 – 158,096 miles
  • 2015 – 154,008 miles
  • 2014 – 149,638 miles
  • 2013 – 143,284 miles
  • 2012 – 138,317 miles
  • 2011 – 131,726 miles
  • 2010 – 127,908 miles
  • 2009 – 121,419 miles
  • 2008 – 113,071 miles
  • 2007 – 101,359 miles
  • 2006 – 91,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,075 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

32 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,075 miles (+33)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    187,075 miles
    Test number
    358155832507
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail187,042 miles (+672)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,042 miles
    Test number
    136333436963
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass186,370 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    186,370 miles
    Test number
    505588693838
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Fail186,346 miles (+3,231)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,346 miles
    Test number
    451105214302
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass183,115 miles (+2,274)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    183,115 miles
    Test number
    912344193653
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  6. Pass180,841 miles (+10)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    180,841 miles
    Test number
    609159385129
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight stiffness in steering

  7. Fail180,831 miles (+3,490)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,831 miles
    Test number
    170992662080
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight stiffness in steering

  8. Pass177,341 miles (+2,669)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    177,341 miles
    Test number
    107981032984
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear silencer system still supported (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass174,672 miles (+4,436)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    174,672 miles
    Test number
    305062641649
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting corroded system is still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass170,236 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    170,236 miles
    Test number
    631186477614
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail170,213 miles (+4,513)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,213 miles
    Test number
    155865689351
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass165,700 miles (+2,254)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    165,700 miles
    Test number
    959522101358
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met

  13. Pass163,446 miles (+109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    163,446 miles
    Test number
    503185091268
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box mounting bracket broken,system is still supported

  14. Fail163,337 miles (+5,241)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,337 miles
    Test number
    559422384338
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box mounting bracket broken,system is still supported

  15. Pass158,096 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    158,096 miles
    Test number
    632978048562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass154,008 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    154,008 miles
    Test number
    952035586773
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges also both rear tyres getting worn in places.
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inners also rear exhaust hanger insecure

  17. Fail154,008 miles (+4,370)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,008 miles
    Test number
    355929121654
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint outer link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges also both rear tyres getting worn in places.
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inners also rear exhaust hanger insecure

  18. Pass149,638 miles (+6,354)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    149,638 miles
    Test number
    429240604351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass143,284 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    143,284 miles
    Test number
    596112003333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail143,272 miles (+4,955)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,272 miles
    Test number
    429601403353
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass138,317 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    138,317 miles
    Test number
    429953402389
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear brake disc poor

  22. Fail138,305 miles (+6,579)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,305 miles
    Test number
    575593602385
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear brake disc poor

  23. Pass131,726 miles (+3,818)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    131,726 miles
    Test number
    635485001376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake disc poor

  24. Pass127,908 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    127,908 miles
    Test number
    474336840269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail127,894 miles (+6,475)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,894 miles
    Test number
    691375840254
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass121,419 miles (+8,348)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    121,419 miles
    Test number
    232652019242
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn inner edges

  27. Pass113,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    113,071 miles
    Test number
    991362848228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail113,071 miles (+3,719)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,071 miles
    Test number
    993401748218
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass109,352 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    109,352 miles
    Test number
    221937038078
    • NoteO/s headlamp cracked
    • NoteV.slight play detected at both front wheels poss lwr arm bushes/rack ends?

  30. Fail109,350 miles (+7,991)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,350 miles
    Test number
    110456938096
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteO/s headlamp cracked
    • NoteV.slight play detected at both front wheels poss lwr arm bushes/rack ends?

  31. Pass101,359 miles (+9,377)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    101,359 miles
    Test number
    460198637064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  32. Pass91,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    91,982 miles
    Test number
    520923636013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 PRD

Does Y261 PRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y261 PRD is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y261 PRD?
The MOT on Y261 PRD is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y261 PRD done?
Y261 PRD was recorded at 187,075 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 4,785 miles a year.
Has Y261 PRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 PRD has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y261 PRD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y261 PRD find?
Y261 PRD passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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