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OY51 VHO

2001 Volvo S60

Gold Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,677 mi
Last recorded152,677 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 VHO
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 152,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Loud knock from rear on test drive, unable to detect cause, possible shock absorbers

Fail 11 May 2023 152,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 148,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 143,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 May 2021 143,372 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 159,937 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2020 159,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 3 May 2019 155,268 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 155,268 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 149,394 miles

outer plastic skin sill fitted not allowing full sill inspection

Pass 24 Apr 2017 142,548 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Oil leak

winter tyres n/s front and rear

Fail 24 Apr 2017 142,548 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

winter tyres n/s front and rear

Pass 14 Apr 2016 131,902 miles

front struts weak

n/s/r brake pads low

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

slight play in strg o/s/f

Fail 8 Apr 2016 131,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

front struts weak

n/s/r brake pads low

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

slight play in strg o/s/f

Pass 25 Apr 2015 122,132 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 112,020 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 112,020 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 105,947 miles

slight play in o/s rack

Fail 19 Apr 2013 105,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in o/s rack

Pass 24 Apr 2012 98,045 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 98,045 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 89,260 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 89,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 81,232 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2009 69,909 miles

exhaust bracket heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

play in offside and nearside front stearing track arms

Pass 2 May 2008 65,368 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 61,694 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 57,541 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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OY51 VHO is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OY51 VHO, 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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OY51 VHO is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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