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OE51 JOH

2001 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,564 mi
Last recorded127,564 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 JOH
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 127,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 127,562 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 125,399 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 125,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 122,582 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 122,582 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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 21 Jan 2019 120,822 miles

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

back box exhaust slightly corroded and leaking

both front inner tie rod slight play

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2019 120,821 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

back box exhaust slightly corroded and leaking

both front inner tie rod slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2018 118,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 118,708 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 114,821 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 111,281 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 108,034 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 104,936 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 99,523 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 99,523 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 95,309 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 91,723 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 87,982 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 85,189 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 85,189 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 74,963 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 74,963 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 61,294 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 61,294 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 49,237 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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OE51 JOH is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OE51 JOH, 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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OE51 JOH is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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