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EA51 VTJ

2001 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,143 mi
Last recorded91,143 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 VTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 91,143 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 88,318 miles

o/s/r brake disc very badly scored

Fail 25 Sep 2012 88,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

o/s/r brake disc very badly scored

Pass 27 Sep 2011 82,913 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 82,913 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 78,039 miles

child safety seat fitted

engine management light on

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 73,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 64,449 miles

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2008 64,449 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2007 58,242 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 50,366 miles

o/s rear tyre worn

Fail 27 Sep 2006 50,366 miles

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

n/s front tyre badly worn on edges

o/s rear tyre worn

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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EA51 VTJ is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA51 VTJ, 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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EA51 VTJ is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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