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FY51 VZD

2001 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,790 mi
Last recorded164,790 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 VZD
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 164,790 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 160,904 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

offside rear tyre very close to limit

Fail 24 May 2010 160,904 miles

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

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

offside rear tyre very close to limit

Pass 22 Jun 2009 154,777 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 140,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f steering arms have slight play at fixings

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2008 140,051 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f steering arms have slight play at fixings

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2006 109,582 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 87,957 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 87,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 VZD is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FY51 VZD, 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 FY51 VZD registered?

FY51 VZD is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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