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CX51 RXL

2001 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

159,228 mi
Last recorded159,228 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 RXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 159,228 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 159,228 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 159,181 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 153,072 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 153,072 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 145,127 miles

Corrosion to exhaust.

Deterioration to n/s/r light cluster.

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak at rear of engine.

Fail 10 Oct 2012 145,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to exhaust.

Deterioration to n/s/r light cluster.

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak at rear of engine.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 133,114 miles

Corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Damage to n/s/r of vehicle

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight play in both front inner track rod joints

Fail 17 Oct 2011 133,114 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Damage to n/s/r of vehicle

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight play in both front inner track rod joints

Pass 8 Oct 2010 122,125 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link has some play

o/s/f + n/s/f bottom arm mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre approaching legal limit due to wear on inside edge.also tread slightly distorted

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2010 122,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link has some play

o/s/f + n/s/f bottom arm mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre approaching legal limit due to wear on inside edge.also tread slightly distorted

outer skin of rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2009 110,295 miles

both anti roll bar drop links @ rear have play

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit due to wear on inside edge

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes have play

rear number plate blemished

Pass 22 Oct 2008 99,381 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

centre rear seat belt web was trapped behind backrest =>freed of

o/s/r number plate light slightly dim

Fail 22 Oct 2008 99,381 miles

o/s/r number plate light slightly dim

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

centre rear seat belt web was trapped behind backrest =>freed of

Pass 20 Oct 2007 87,955 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2007 87,955 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2006 74,429 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 74,429 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S + O/S ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS HAVE CONSIDERABLE PLAY

ONLY ONE { OF TWO} N/S/R SIDELIGHTS WORKING

Pass 24 Oct 2005 60,985 miles

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

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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CX51 RXL is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CX51 RXL, 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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CX51 RXL is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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