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GV51 VMP

2001 Volvo S60

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,461 mi
Last recorded87,461 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 VMP
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 87,461 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust hanger broken

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Fail 1 May 2018 87,361 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust hanger broken

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 74,021 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 74,021 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,624 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 56,708 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Top engine stabilizer bush weak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 56,703 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

top engine staybulizer bush weak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 54,240 miles

DENT IN O/S/F WHEEL RIM

Pass 20 Jul 2012 51,757 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2012 51,757 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2011 49,369 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 49,337 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,258 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Fail 19 Aug 2010 42,252 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Fail 23 Jun 2009 38,828 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,828 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 37,112 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 37,112 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

top engine mounting splitting

Fail 2 Jul 2007 33,045 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,045 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 25,948 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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GV51 VMP is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GV51 VMP, 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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GV51 VMP is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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