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L40 SXY

2001 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

214,709 mi
Last recorded214,709 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 SXY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 214,709 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front headlamp cracked

Nearside Front tyre wearing low inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre of exhaust clamps corroded and not secured

oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2017 214,709 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front headlamp cracked

Nearside Front tyre wearing low inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre of exhaust clamps corroded and not secured

handbrake has travel at handle

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2016 190,382 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 190,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 166,713 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 166,661 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 137,018 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 114,953 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 100,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2012 100,152 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 96,646 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 85,811 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 85,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 74,491 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 74,486 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 62,895 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge

object in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2007 53,006 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 53,006 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 44,525 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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L40 SXY is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L40 SXY, 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 L40 SXY registered?

L40 SXY is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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