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GJ51 VNL

2001 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,369 mi
Last recorded127,369 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 VNL
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 127,369 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 125,189 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Pass 14 Apr 2015 119,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 108,955 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated but keeping seal

Pass 20 Mar 2013 104,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicators faded

srs. warning lamp on

Fail 19 Mar 2013 104,669 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicators faded

srs. warning lamp on

Fail 1 Oct 2012 100,660 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

osf headlamp ingressed with water

srs/airbag warning lamp displayed

Pass 1 Oct 2012 100,660 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

osf headlamp ingressed with water

srs/airbag warning lamp displayed

Pass 12 Aug 2011 89,282 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 83,359 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 83,359 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 78,078 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 78,078 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2008 72,557 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 72,557 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2007 66,211 miles

near side front tyre side wall damaged

near side rear tyre side wall damaged

off side rear tyre outer tread area worn

Pass 24 Aug 2006 58,247 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 49,021 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyre outer tyre walls damaged

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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GJ51 VNL is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ51 VNL, 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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GJ51 VNL is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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