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2021 Volvo XC60 2.0L Petrol · AY71 DBU

AY71 DBU

2021 Volvo XC60 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2021. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2022.

Make & Model
VOLVO XC60
Year / Origin
2021 · Ipswich
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 12 Oct 2022
Road Tax
Untaxed (13 May 2024)
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 12 Oct 2022
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 13 May 2024
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2021
Engine
1969cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The most recent MOT record available is from October 2021, where the vehicle passed with zero defects recorded at 55 miles. However, given that today is May 2026, this record is nearly five years old and does not cover the period where the vehicle would have required its mandatory three-year test, meaning the current legal MOT status is unknown based solely on this data. The available history is too sparse to establish a mechanical trend or pattern of deterioration. With only a single pass recorded shortly after registration, there is no evidence of recurring faults or developing issues in the data provided. The mileage of 55 miles is exceptionally low for a vehicle of approximately five years of age, averaging just over ten miles per year. While this suggests the car has experienced almost no mechanical wear from driving, such low usage often carries its own risks. Vehicles that stand stationary for long periods can suffer from degradation of rubber components, fluid contamination, and battery drain, which may not be immediately obvious from a static MOT inspection. The primary risk here is not wear from use, but deterioration from under-use. The lack of recent MOT data means there is no independent verification of the braking system, suspension, or structural integrity for the last several years. You should prioritize a thorough check of all rubber components, including tyres and belts, as these may have perished or flat-spotted despite the low mileage.
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AY71 DBU Key Findings

  • No MOT test records found for this registration
  • MOT expired on 12/10/2022

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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
52
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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No MOT history found
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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.

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