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KE51 VSY

2001 Volvo S60

Yellow Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,533 mi
Last recorded170,533 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 VSY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 170,533 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 170,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 165,141 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 165,141 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 160,160 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 153,479 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 146,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 138,451 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 133,300 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 129,244 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 123,950 miles

EMISSION LAMP ILLUMINATED

Nearside Rear OUTER WALL DAMAGED

Fail 16 Nov 2017 123,950 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

EMISSION LAMP ILLUMINATED

Nearside Rear OUTER WALL DAMAGED

Pass 7 Nov 2016 118,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering fluid bottle broken internally

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 118,340 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cord almost showing replace and advise tracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means Temp fuel cap fitted (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure see inner wall , possable run underinflated (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has kerb damage

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

Offside Front Steering fluid bottle broken internally

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 113,647 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 106,828 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 106,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 97,140 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 90,227 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 90,227 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 81,360 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 72,647 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 72,647 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 58,645 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 44,096 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 39,949 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 33,015 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 26,364 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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KE51 VSY is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Yellow with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 KE51 VSY, 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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KE51 VSY is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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