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CE51 VWS

2001 Volvo S60

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,101 mi
Last recorded143,101 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 VWS
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 143,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer tyre wall has slight cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2016 142,191 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 141,653 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 140,873 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 140,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 130,835 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 115,198 miles

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

airbag warning lamp is on

Fail 12 Sep 2012 115,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

airbag warning lamp is on

Pass 5 Oct 2011 103,847 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 97,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 97,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 85,903 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 85,899 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 71,765 miles

advise engine idling slightly erratic

Fail 7 Oct 2008 71,674 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise engine idling slightly erratic

Pass 8 Oct 2007

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 43,973 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 33,192 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres worn on inside edge

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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CE51 VWS is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE51 VWS, 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 CE51 VWS registered?

CE51 VWS is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is CE51 VWS safe to buy?

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