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FY51 DZG

2001 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

186,613 mi
Last recorded186,613 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 DZG
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 186,613 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox diff/seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 WR 16 on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

accident damage to near/side outer wing/bonnet and bumper

plastic over sills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

Fail 25 Nov 2020 185,904 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox diff/seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 WR 16 on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

plastic over sills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

Pass 29 Nov 2019 171,489 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 171,488 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 160,293 miles

Long handbrake travel

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 150,619 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 150,612 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 140,884 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Max play ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 140,884 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Max play ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 130,897 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 130,815 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 123,414 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 123,414 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 113,523 miles

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

OFFSIDE DIPPED BEAM PATTERN POOR

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

PLAY IN STEERING RACK BOTH SIDES

Fail 12 Nov 2013 113,479 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

PLAY IN STEERING RACK BOTH SIDES

Pass 29 Nov 2012 103,460 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 95,359 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 95,359 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 85,749 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 74,367 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 66,084 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 66,081 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 60,794 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 60,794 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 55,881 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 55,881 miles

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

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres bald on inside edge

Pass 23 Nov 2005 49,509 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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FY51 DZG is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FY51 DZG, 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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FY51 DZG is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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