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OY51 WFV

2001 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,142 mi
Last recorded181,142 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 WFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2012 181,142 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

wipers poor

Pass 30 Nov 2012 181,142 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

wipers poor

Pass 3 Dec 2011 157,642 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 157,642 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 131,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

Pass 27 Nov 2009 108,835 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 108,835 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside centre exhaust mount broken however system still supported by offside centre mount

offside front suspension lower arm bush starting to seperate

offside wipers starting to smear

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 14 Nov 2008 84,786 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 84,786 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn

stone chip in screen

Pass 4 Dec 2007 62,673 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 62,673 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 43,628 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 25,581 miles

advise. front and rear brake discs rusting and pitted on inner faces

advise. play in n/s rear anti roll bar link lower joint

advise. slight run out on front brakes

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 WFV is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WFV, 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 OY51 WFV registered?

OY51 WFV is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is OY51 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY51 WFV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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