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FG51 LXF

2001 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,698 mi
Last recorded128,698 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 LXF
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 128,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 121,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front brake discs worn

sump plug badly damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2010 121,344 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front brake discs worn

sump plug badly damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2009 115,989 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 109,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

end of n/s wiper blade split

Pass 19 Nov 2008 109,225 miles

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

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

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

end of n/s wiper blade split

Pass 14 Nov 2007 102,962 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 96,619 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 89,699 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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FG51 LXF is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG51 LXF, 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 LXF is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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