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FN51 BYW

2001 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,019 mi
Last recorded150,019 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 BYW
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2010 150,019 miles

n/s and o/s front front wishbone bushes are worn.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 141,810 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 141,795 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 128,050 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 128,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 122,079 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 117,101 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 101,077 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 101,077 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

chip in n/s/f headlight

play in o/s/f n/s/f steering rack ends

rear number plate deteriorating

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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FN51 BYW 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 55.6%.

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 FN51 BYW, 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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What year was FN51 BYW registered?

FN51 BYW is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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