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BT51 XDD

2001 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

168,332 mi
Last recorded168,332 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 XDD
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 168,332 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 168,056 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 156,203 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 150,039 miles

damage n/s/r wheel outer rim

play in both sides steering rack ends but no play detected at steering wheel

Fail 20 Jun 2017 149,620 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

damage n/s/r wheel outer rim

o/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge

play in both sides steering rack ends but no play detected at steering wheel

Pass 22 Jun 2016 135,060 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 135,060 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 128,704 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 121,702 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 121,702 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2013 115,090 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 103,136 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 102,986 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 90,423 miles

1.very slight play in both steering rack ends 2.slight play in o/s rear drop link

Pass 6 Aug 2010 83,538 miles

both rear section exhaust mountings heavily corroded

n/s steering arm has slight play

n/s/f tyre low on tread

n/s/r indicator starting to show white

nearside front position light works but is dim

o/s steering arm has slight play

o/s/f roll bar link arm rubber covers split

o/s/f tyre very low on tread

o/s/r indicator starting to show white

Fail 5 Aug 2010 83,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear section exhaust mountings heavily corroded

n/s steering arm has slight play

n/s/f tyre low on tread

n/s/r indicator starting to show white

o/s steering arm has slight play

o/s/f roll bar link arm rubber covers split

o/s/f tyre very low on tread

o/s/r indicator starting to show white

Pass 5 Aug 2009 75,961 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 67,646 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade starting to split (borderline pass)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 67,646 miles

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

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

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

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

offside wiper blade starting to split (borderline pass)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 59,486 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 59,486 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 48,807 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 48,807 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 XDD is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XDD, 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 XDD is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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