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EY51 MWX

2001 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,523 mi
Last recorded141,523 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 MWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 141,523 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some roughness in steering when put on lock to lock when jacked up

Fail 13 May 2016 141,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some roughness in steering when put on lock to lock when jacked up

Pass 23 Apr 2015 128,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 128,117 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust mount insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2014 114,855 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

slight cut in o/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2014 114,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

slight cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2013 96,723 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

dampness on steering rack

Fail 7 Mar 2013 96,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

dampness on steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2012 82,307 miles

front number plate poor condition

middle exhaust mount detached exhaust not insecure

n/s mirror cover missing

n/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

Fail 15 Mar 2012 82,307 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

front number plate poor condition

middle exhaust mount detached exhaust not insecure

n/s mirror cover missing

n/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

wear n/s anti roll bar link

Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,860 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

rear brake discs poor condition

very little oil in engine (topped up)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 64,860 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

rear brake discs poor condition

very little oil in engine (topped up)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,857 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 47,857 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 33,440 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 33,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 32,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 19,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 19,400 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 8,496 miles

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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EY51 MWX is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EY51 MWX, 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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EY51 MWX is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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