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MK51 OCC

2001 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,666 mi
Last recorded87,666 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 OCC
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 87,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very strong advisory 235 40 r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake travel high

Fail 12 Feb 2026 87,666 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very strong advisory 235 40 r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake travel high

Pass 12 Feb 2025 78,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 60,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 60,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 53,573 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 May 2022 53,345 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 May 2021 45,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 45,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2016 44,769 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 44,769 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,937 miles

Nearside Rear Lower sidelight inop

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

lower covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2015 42,937 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower sidelight inop

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

lower covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 40,281 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has been run flat

o/s/f tyre has damaged to side wall [super glued]

Fail 4 Sep 2014 40,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has been run flat

o/s/f tyre has damaged to side wall [super glued]

Pass 3 Sep 2013 37,799 miles

full lower engine cover fitted.

o/s/r brake disc has some surface rust build up on periphery.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 37,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

full lower engine cover fitted.

o/s/r brake disc has some surface rust build up on periphery.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 36,482 miles

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

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

slight deterioation of rear no plate but still legible.

vehicle fitted with full lower engine cover.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,482 miles

slight deterioation of rear no plate but still legible.

vehicle fitted with full lower engine cover.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,146 miles

full lower engine cover fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,044 miles

exhaust rear silencer inners rattling

lower engine cover fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2009 29,750 miles

full lower engine cover fitted.

n/s/f tyre has some outer sidewall damage.

n/s/r top side lamp inop.

o/s/r brake disc has some rust build up on outer face.

rear no plate has some minor delamination along top edge.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,673 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 26,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,757 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,634 miles

Nearside Front 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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MK51 OCC is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MK51 OCC, 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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MK51 OCC is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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