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GU51 TYG

2001 Volvo S60

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,625 mi
Last recorded197,625 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 TYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 197,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s & o/s front tyres showing signs of rubbing but not at time of test

o/s/r light slightly damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2014 197,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s & o/s front tyres showing signs of rubbing but not at time of test

o/s/r light slightly damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2013 194,494 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear light lense damaged slight

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 29 Aug 2012 191,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 30 Aug 2011 187,712 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 27 Aug 2010 183,410 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 179,628 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 175,349 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 171,791 miles

Handbrake travelling high, adjustment is advised

O/S Rear light lens damaged, but performance unaffected

Slight play in N/S and O/S steering rack arms.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 167,888 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 159,411 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 159,411 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front lower ball joints slight play.

engine lamp on.

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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GU51 TYG is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU51 TYG, 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 GU51 TYG registered?

GU51 TYG is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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