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GIL 3494

2001 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,914 mi
Last recorded98,914 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 3494
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 98,914 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 98,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2017 92,211 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2017 92,211 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 92,105 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 92,105 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 87,483 miles

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)

n/s rear tyre has cracking to sidewall but not to failure limits

Pass 12 May 2014 81,030 miles

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)

n/s rear tyre showing cracking to sidewall but not to limits

part of both rear lamps not lit but still showing red lights to both sides

Fail 12 May 2014 81,030 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

n/s rear tyre showing cracking to sidewall but not to limits

part of both rear lamps not lit but still showing red lights to both sides

Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,766 miles

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

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

both front front wishbone bushes cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,841 miles

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

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

slight both front inner steering rack sockets

slight play both front front wishbone bushes

Pass 13 May 2011 69,202 miles

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)

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

corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 21 May 2010 64,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2010 64,570 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2009 59,656 miles

both front front wishbone bushes cracking

Fail 20 May 2009 59,656 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front front wishbone bushes cracking

Pass 15 May 2008 55,541 miles

slight play front wishbone bushes

Fail 15 May 2008 55,541 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play front wishbone bushes

Pass 23 May 2007 48,101 miles

cuts outer sidewall nearside front tyre.

front tyres wearing inside edges.

Pass 17 May 2006 39,792 miles

Cut outer side wall offside front tyre.

Play offside rear anti-roll bar link rod.

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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GIL 3494 is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GIL 3494, 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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GIL 3494 is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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