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GL51 SZE

2001 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,573 mi
Last recorded88,573 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 SZE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 88,573 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres heavily worn on the inner edges

Fail 8 Dec 2016 88,572 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres heavily worn on the inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2015 81,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2014 79,054 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 79,044 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 76,859 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 76,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 73,842 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 68,523 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 61,445 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 55,743 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre bold inner edge

osf tyre bold inner edge

osr tyre heavily cracked all over

Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,743 miles

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

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

nsf tyre bold inner edge

osf tyre bold inner edge

osr tyre heavily cracked all over

Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,078 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,934 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 39,738 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 34,318 miles

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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GL51 SZE is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL51 SZE, 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 GL51 SZE registered?

GL51 SZE is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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