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GJ51 YLY

2001 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,783 mi
Last recorded138,783 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 YLY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 138,783 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 138,776 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 129,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 129,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED WITH IN TOLLERENCE (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 122,644 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 119,729 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 115,606 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 115,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 109,313 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 107,415 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 107,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 99,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2016 99,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2015 89,813 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,952 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 83,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,545 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 82,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 81,630 miles

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

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 16 Sep 2011 80,758 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 78,942 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 75,371 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 69,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 61,507 miles

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

Nearside Inner 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)

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

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

Spare tyre has a cut deap enough to reach the cords and is low on tread.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 54,730 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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 YLY is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YLY, 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 YLY is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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