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OY51 XJG

2001 Volvo S60

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

149,275 mi
Last recorded149,275 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 149,275 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 149,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 145,081 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 145,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure excessiver [hand ] and ] foot ] brake] travel (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts on inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2015 136,986 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2015 136,986 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2014 122,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 122,738 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 104,708 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 104,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,234 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 91,234 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 79,146 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 79,146 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) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 66,856 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 66,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 54,720 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,720 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,718 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 41,718 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,444 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,149 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,445 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 XJG is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XJG, 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 XJG is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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