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MV51 WGJ

2001 Volvo S60

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,156 mi
Last recorded99,156 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 WGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 99,156 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 84,529 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 69,719 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 69,719 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 63,558 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,318 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 57,318 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 53,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 48,013 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,527 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,863 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread low on outer edge

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,016 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,351 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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MV51 WGJ is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV51 WGJ, 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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What year was MV51 WGJ registered?

MV51 WGJ is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MV51 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV51 WGJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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