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KN51 YEY

2001 Volvo S60

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

181,527 mi
Last recorded181,527 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 YEY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2023 181,527 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective servo leaking. (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Sun visor missing.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 180,434 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

atten to o/s handbrake

Fail 22 Aug 2022 180,434 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

atten to o/s handbrake

Pass 20 Aug 2021 179,608 miles

middle exhaust rubber mounting broken

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil leaks

power steering reservoir slight fluid leak

Fail 20 Aug 2021 179,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil leaks

middle exhaust rubber mounting broken

offside rear lamp lens damaged

power steering reservoir slight fluid leak

Pass 21 Aug 2020 178,284 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 178,283 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sunvisor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 137,155 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 169,922 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2018 169,849 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45W17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability drop link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported lower brake pipe, could get snagged on something then brakes !, WOULD RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM ! (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre on inner shoulder ()

TOP OF COOLANT BOTTLE LEAKING

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2017 165,012 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 160,442 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 160,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Headlamp broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both lamps inop (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 156,462 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 151,401 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

rear exhaust mounting peg badly corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2014 151,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

rear exhaust mounting peg badly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 146,013 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 140,406 miles

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

near side external mirror slight inscure

Fail 30 Jun 2012 140,265 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

near side external mirror slight inscure

Fail 1 Jul 2011 135,366 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs worn

Pass 1 Jul 2011 135,366 miles

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

rear discs worn

Pass 14 Jun 2010 129,867 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 123,865 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 115,826 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 106,716 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 106,716 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 100,144 miles

both rear tyre's are the wrong size(235/45y17)should be (225/45y17)all round.reported to owner.

Fail 11 Jan 2006 100,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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KN51 YEY is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 KN51 YEY, 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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KN51 YEY is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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