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GU51 TZR

2001 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,843 mi
Last recorded159,843 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 TZR
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 159,843 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 159,843 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2012 145,020 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 145,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 140,418 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake lever high

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2011 140,418 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake lever high

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2010 120,939 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2010 120,939 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2009 90,578 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leaks

o/s/f bead rim slightly distorted

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

o/s/r light lens damaged

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pads low

rear discs worn

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight play in both front track rods

slight play o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 6 Oct 2009 90,578 miles

engine oil leaks

o/s/f bead rim slightly distorted

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

o/s/r light lens damaged

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pads low

rear discs worn

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight play in both front track rods

slight play o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 9 Jul 2009 88,214 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2008 74,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 74,589 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 66,496 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 59,964 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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GU51 TZR is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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