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AY51 LXC

2001 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,666 mi
Last recorded129,666 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 LXC
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 129,666 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 109,418 miles

very slight play both front wheels

Fail 19 Nov 2013 109,418 miles

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

very slight play both front wheels

Pass 28 Nov 2012 104,768 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 104,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake discs heavily worn

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

Pass 29 Nov 2011 89,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres slightly perrished

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 28 Oct 2010 72,854 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 72,854 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 64,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Oct 2009 64,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 56,557 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers split on edge, rear side marker lights n/w

Pass 28 Feb 2008 50,608 miles

Front brake pads low

Front wishbone bushes splitting

front tyres 2mm on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2007 48,641 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 48,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 40,935 miles

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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AY51 LXC is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 97,504 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 AY51 LXC, 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 25 years old, this Volvo S60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY51 LXC registered?

AY51 LXC is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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