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OV51 SOH

2001 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,643 mi
Last recorded146,643 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 SOH
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 146,643 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 146,643 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 142,614 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in closed position

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt NOT Tested ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt NOT Tested ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 142,611 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced N/S Lazy(47% imbal) (3.7.B.6b)

Boot lid cannot be secured in closed position

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt NOT Tested ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt NOT Tested ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 141,107 miles

discs have corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2014 140,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 140,463 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front wipers split

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 139,384 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 139,381 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 13,719 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 137,211 miles

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2010 135,844 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 135,840 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 132,616 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

power steering leak

power steering rack damp

surface corrosion to exhaust back box

top engine mount split

Pass 11 Jun 2008 122,524 miles

Oil leak

play offside steering rack end

Fail 31 May 2008 122,368 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play offside steering rack end

Pass 25 May 2007 110,725 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres different speed rating to rears

fuel filler flap insecure

Fail 24 May 2007 110,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level low

front tyres different speed rating to rears

fuel filler flap insecure

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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OV51 SOH is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OV51 SOH, 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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OV51 SOH is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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