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PG51 DXF

2001 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,493 mi
Last recorded164,493 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 DXF
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 164,493 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 146,690 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 146,685 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 142,917 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

evidence of tyre rubbing on inner wing

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 142,893 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

evidence of tyre rubbing on inner wing

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 141,248 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 141,245 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 126,284 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear parking brake slower in operation then offside passed as inspected

parking brake travel borderline

Pass 5 Apr 2013 112,139 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 106,253 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 106,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 97,638 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slightly long handbrake travel.Slight movement o/s w/wiper blade.Sill covers fitted.

Pass 6 Feb 2010 92,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 92,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 92,384 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 75,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

signs of binding at o/s/r brake

Pass 25 Nov 2008 75,132 miles

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

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

signs of binding at o/s/r brake

Pass 12 Dec 2007 59,886 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 56,124 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 52,971 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 51,978 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 51,978 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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PG51 DXF is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PG51 DXF, 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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PG51 DXF is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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