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FG51 DHE

2001 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,576 mi
Last recorded129,576 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 DHE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 129,576 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to rear light unit

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2018 129,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight damage to rear light unit

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 128,007 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Oil leak ()

eml light on

engine/sill covers

Pass 24 Sep 2016 126,125 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Sep 2016 126,116 miles

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

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

Engine light on

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 124,109 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases support bracket corroded (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 121,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 121,959 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 118,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 115,848 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 115,848 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 115,830 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 115,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 101,362 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 101,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2010 98,358 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 67,024 miles

Signs of front tyres catching inner wheel arches, OK at time of test. Lock stops slightly worn.

Surface corrosion on rear brake discs.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,975 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 60,074 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 1 Sep 2006 54,426 miles

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

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

advise?, near side front ryre has a cut in the side wall but not exposing cords?.

Fail 31 Aug 2006 54,415 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

neraside front tyre has cut in side wall but is not down too the cords

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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FG51 DHE is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FG51 DHE, 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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FG51 DHE is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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