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OY51 VKB

2001 Volvo S60

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,749 mi
Last recorded115,749 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 VKB
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2018 115,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light illunimated

Pass 24 Feb 2017 113,230 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 113,230 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 107,443 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 107,443 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 101,244 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 101,244 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 93,994 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 93,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 84,883 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 84,883 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,475 miles

both front bottom arms front bushes have slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2011 73,872 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 71,618 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 68,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 65,786 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 65,786 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 62,455 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 52,750 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 VKB is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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