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OV51 TXX

2001 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,997 mi
Last recorded137,997 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 TXX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 137,997 miles

endfloat play in n/s and o/s steering rack ends

handbrake lever approaching end of working travel

knocking noise creaking from n/s/r suspension over bumps

n/s/r suspension shock absorber has reduced damping effect and staging slightly

o/s/f anti roll bar link upper dust cover deteriorating cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

rear number plate deteriorating discolouring

slight oil weaps

Pass 22 Jul 2019 135,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect reduced damping and slight noise over bumps (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear brake discs starting to wear uneven on inner faces showing slight pitting corrosion

oil leaks

parking brake lever travel high

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight end float in n/s and o/s steering rack ends

Pass 9 Aug 2018 132,005 miles

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

both front brake discs wearing uneven on inner faces corrosion on edges

both rear discs wearing uneven on inner faces corrosion on edge and pitting on outer faces

dry bush groan noise from n/s/r suspension over bumps whilst driving but can replicate in controlled condition on ramp

n/s and o/s rear suspension trailing arm bushes stating to crack delaminate slightly but no excess play

n/s/f wishbone front inner rubber bush bonding starting to delaminate and has slight play

parking brake lever approaching end of working travel

rear number plate deteriorating discolouring

slight end float in n/s and o/s front steering rack ends

Fail 9 Aug 2018 132,005 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

both front brake discs wearing uneven on inner faces corrosion on edges

both rear discs wearing uneven on inner faces corrosion on edge and pitting on outer faces

dry bush groan noise from n/s/r suspension over bumps whilst driving but can replicate in controlled condition on ramp

n/s and o/s rear suspension trailing arm bushes stating to crack delaminate slightly but no excess play

n/s/f wishbone front inner rubber bush bonding starting to delaminate and has slight play

parking brake lever approaching end of working travel

rear number plate deteriorating discolouring

slight end float in n/s and o/s front steering rack ends

Pass 25 Jul 2017 127,651 miles

both front brake discs wearing slightly uneven on inner faces

both rear brake discs wearing slightly uneven on inner faces

handbrake travel high

n/s/r shock absorber has reduced damping effect and staging noise slightly

rear number plate deteriorating

slight end float in n/s and o/s steering rack ends

Fail 25 Jul 2017 127,651 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and deteriorated to cords sidewalls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r tyre cracked to cords in tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r tyre cracked in treads to cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs wearing slightly uneven on inner faces

both rear brake discs wearing slightly uneven on inner faces

handbrake travel high

n/s/r shock absorber has reduced damping effect and staging noise slightly

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

rear number plate deteriorating

slight end float in n/s and o/s steering rack ends

Pass 3 Aug 2016 124,771 miles

both front brake discs wearing slightly uneven on inner faces

both rear brake discs wearing slightly uneven on inner faces

both rear tyres cracking in tread no cords can be seen

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall and approaching wear markers

noise from o/s/f wheel when driven slow but no noise can be found when jacked up? catching noise

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

very slight endfloat in steering rack ends

very slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Aug 2015 118,092 miles

Both front brake discs wearing slightly uneven on inner faces

Both rear tyres starting to crack slightly in treads

N.s.r shock absorber has light misting of oil and slightly reduced damping

Rear no plate starting to discolour and delaminate

Slight end float in both steering rack ends

Pass 22 Aug 2014 112,251 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge and cracking edges of tread and sidewalls

rear number plate starting to discolour slightly

slight end float in steering rack end both sides

Pass 23 Sep 2013 106,677 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewalls and edges of tread

slight end float in steering rack both sides

Fail 23 Sep 2013 106,677 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewalls and edges of tread

slight end float in steering rack both sides

Pass 20 Sep 2012 104,110 miles

rear no plate starting to discolour

slight end float in steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2011 102,614 miles

exhaust centre silencer weakening

exhaust hangers to rear end starting to corrode

rear no plate starting to discolour

very slight end float in steering rack both sides

Fail 21 Sep 2011 102,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust centre silencer weakening

exhaust hangers to rear end starting to corrode

rear no plate starting to discolour

very slight end float in steering rack both sides

Pass 20 Oct 2010 101,500 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 101,500 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 100,920 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 99,776 miles

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

slight play in off side steering rack

Pass 11 Oct 2007 98,253 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 98,253 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 96,623 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 96,623 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 TXX is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TXX, 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 OV51 TXX registered?

OV51 TXX is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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