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OV51 ZWA

2001 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,550 mi
Last recorded127,550 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 ZWA
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 127,550 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2016 122,597 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 118,408 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 115,459 miles

all four tyres worn close to limits

slight play on inner rack joint

Pass 17 May 2013 109,943 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 May 2013 109,943 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2012 104,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2012 104,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2011 101,526 miles

both nearside and offside front indicator bulbs fading

corrosion lips to rear discs

main beam warning light not working

nearside front wishbones back bush starting to split

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge on legal limit

nearside side front shock absorber sweating

perishing to front brake hoses

slight steering rack/rod play both sides

slight wear/play to rear anti roll bar mount bushes

some play nearside front drop link

Fail 23 May 2011 101,503 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

both nearside and offside front indicator bulbs fading

corrosion lips to rear discs

main beam warning light not working

nearside front wishbones back bush starting to split

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge on legal limit

nearside side front shock absorber sweating

perishing to front brake hoses

slight steering rack/rod play both sides

slight wear/play to rear anti roll bar mount bushes

Pass 23 Nov 2009 90,322 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 80,054 miles

front number plate deteriorating

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Nov 2008 80,054 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2007 74,390 miles

play in both front lower arm bushes

play in both rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 6 Nov 2006 65,964 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 65,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Nov 2005 46,495 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cover fitted to underside front of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items

Pass 7 Nov 2005 46,495 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cover fitted to underside front of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items

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 ZWA is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZWA, 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 ZWA registered?

OV51 ZWA is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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