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LB51 SXP

2001 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

178,054 mi
Last recorded178,054 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 SXP
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 178,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 192,376 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 192,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 179,181 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel filter rusted but not leaking child seat fitted to n/s/r n/s foglamp missinf

Fail 16 Apr 2014 179,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak

fuel filter rusted but not leaking child seat fitted to n/s/r n/s foglamp missinf

Fail 7 Apr 2014 179,091 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap damaged but still sealing ok

Pass 30 Mar 2013 170,041 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 158,299 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 140,164 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 139,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 127,429 miles

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

front lower wishbone front bushes both side deteriorating no excessive play

Fail 29 Mar 2010 127,429 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front lower wishbone front bushes both side deteriorating no excessive play

Pass 30 Mar 2009 108,272 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 108,272 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 95,869 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 95,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 89,893 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 89,893 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 82,075 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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LB51 SXP is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LB51 SXP, 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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LB51 SXP is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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