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BT51 XCS

2001 Volvo S60

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,452 mi
Last recorded145,452 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 XCS
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 145,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 145,452 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 139,892 miles

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 4 Dec 2014 132,014 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 123,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 123,071 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 116,716 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 116,715 miles

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

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

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

oil level low

Pass 31 Oct 2011 112,924 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre getting low on tread

slight play in steering rack

wipers smearing

Fail 31 Oct 2011 112,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre getting low on tread

slight play in steering rack

wipers smearing

Pass 30 Oct 2010 102,874 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system has corrosion

front brake pads low and discs corroded

offside steering arm has play

suspension bushes perished

Fail 23 Oct 2010 102,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system has corrosion

front brake pads low and discs corroded

offside steering arm has play

suspension bushes perished

Pass 13 Oct 2009 97,932 miles

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

front discs rusty

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 10 Oct 2009 97,931 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

all discs are rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2008 92,606 miles

Front brake discs worn,brake pads seem low, recommend inspection.

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating, recommend replace.

Rear tyes worn, 2mm, limit 1.6mm.

Signs of wear on rear brake discs, keep check on.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 92,606 miles

Front brake discs worn,brake pads seem low, recommend inspection.

Offside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating, recommend replace.

Rear tyes worn, 2mm, limit 1.6mm.

Signs of wear on rear brake discs, keep check on.

Pass 29 May 2007 84,697 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 78,164 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 65,350 miles

advise front number plate deteriorating and rear number plate deteriorating

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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BT51 XCS is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BT51 XCS, 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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BT51 XCS is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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