CarVerify

Free Car Check

ML51 OYB

2001 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

135,083 mi
Last recorded135,083 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 OYB
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 135,083 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 134,635 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 122,995 miles

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 29 Oct 2014 122,987 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2013 107,454 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 107,454 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 91,198 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 91,194 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2011 88,418 miles

Slight play in nearside front inner rackend

Slight play in offside front inner rackend

Pass 12 Oct 2010 85,945 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 85,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 80,123 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 80,123 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 76,013 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 75,376 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 68,242 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 68,242 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 669,943 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 66,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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
Full Volvo S60 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ML51 OYB is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 ML51 OYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ML51 OYB?

You can check the full history of ML51 OYB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ML51 OYB registered?

ML51 OYB is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is ML51 OYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML51 OYB shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML51 OYB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ML51 OYB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.