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BF51 HPU

2001 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,320 mi
Last recorded103,320 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 HPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 103,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 103,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 103,241 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 97,563 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 97,563 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nsf/osf/nsr/osr (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 91,600 miles

n/s/f and both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre perished and worn

rear centre exhaust metal mounting broken

Fail 10 Dec 2016 91,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb located wrong (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f and both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre perished and worn

rear centre exhaust metal mounting broken

surface rust on discs

Pass 30 Sep 2015 83,098 miles

205/55/16 91V

front and rear indicator bulbs starting to show white light

front discs are worn

n/s/r tyre perished

rear discs have poor contact area and are pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,474 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 73,087 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,637 miles

front and rear number plates defacing

Pass 23 Aug 2011 63,453 miles

Front and Rear Number plates, WAter Marked

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 53,310 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,310 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 43,363 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,474 miles

advise on nearside front tyre worn too 2 1/2mm and wearing on shoulders

advise on offside front tyre worn too 2 1/2mm

front and rear number plates slightly dirty

Fail 2 Sep 2008 36,474 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise on nearside front tyre worn too 2 1/2mm and wearing on shoulders

advise on offside front tyre worn too 2 1/2mm

front and rear number plates slightly dirty

Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,294 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 31,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,722 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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BF51 HPU is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BF51 HPU, 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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BF51 HPU is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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