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FY51 ZGN

2001 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,972 mi
Last recorded150,972 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 ZGN
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 150,972 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre wall cut but not through to cords

rear brake discs corroding

unable to fully check sills and underside due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2010 150,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre wall cut but not through to cords

rear brake discs corroding

unable to fully check sills and underside due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2010 134,001 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 117,697 miles

front number plate showing some deterioration

Fail 21 Nov 2008 117,688 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 102,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate showing deterioration

Pass 9 Nov 2007 102,600 miles

rear number plate showing deterioration

Pass 17 Nov 2006 88,448 miles

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

o/s steering rack track rod inner joint has some play

Pass 14 Nov 2005 71,691 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 71,563 miles

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

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

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 ZGN is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZGN, 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 ZGN registered?

FY51 ZGN is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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