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ML51 VRW

2001 Volvo S60

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,728 mi
Last recorded121,728 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 VRW
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 121,728 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 121,728 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 115,745 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 110,707 miles

n/s/ftyre getting low

o/s/ftyre wear on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 18 Sep 2013 110,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/ftyre getting low

o/s/ftyre wear on inner edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2011 105,835 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2010 98,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front disc worn

Fail 28 Aug 2010 98,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

o/s front disc worn

Pass 19 Aug 2009 84,045 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 84,045 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 83,954 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 83,954 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 72,577 miles

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

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

engine management light on .also transmission service warning

Fail 19 Oct 2007 72,577 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on .also transmission service warning

Pass 27 Oct 2006 45,006 miles

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

Offside 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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ML51 VRW is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VRW, 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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ML51 VRW is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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