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MT51 NXH

2001 Volvo S60

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

151,376 mi
Last recorded151,376 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 NXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 151,376 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

bad engine oil leaks

possible coolant leak from a housing

Fail 12 Oct 2019 151,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

bad engine oil leaks

possible coolant leak from a housing

Pass 2 Nov 2018 147,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

no coolant in bottle

Pass 3 Nov 2017 143,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine oil leak

fuel cap sealing ring cracking

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside knocking noise poss. driveshaft joint worn or shocker top bearing?

nearside number plate light wasn't working until tapped

Pass 10 Oct 2016 139,983 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 139,558 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 131,350 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 131,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 124,537 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 124,537 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 120,178 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 120,178 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 107,280 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 99,984 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside headlight no pattern

nearside rear tyre scrubbing

Fail 10 Mar 2011 99,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside headlight no pattern

nearside rear tyre scrubbing

Pass 4 Mar 2010 93,888 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 93,888 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 87,239 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 10 Mar 2009 87,239 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 6 Mar 2008 80,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 80,561 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 74,627 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 69,014 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 69,014 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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MT51 NXH is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MT51 NXH, 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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MT51 NXH is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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