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PKZ 9826

2001 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,582 mi
Last recorded198,582 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKZ 9826
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 198,582 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play in stearing rack

Fail 28 Jan 2011 198,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear brake disc poor condition

slight play in stearing rack

Pass 13 Feb 2010 180,740 miles

condition of front sidelights

heavy cracking to nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

play in stearing rack

travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Feb 2009 161,644 miles

nearside front tyre uneven wear

offside front tyre worn uneven to 1.6mm limit

play in stearing rack

travel on handbrake

Fail 12 Feb 2009 161,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

heavy rust on front brake discs

nearside front tyre uneven wear

offside front tyre worn uneven to 1.6mm limit

play in stearing rack

travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Feb 2008 145,652 miles

damadge to nearside rear door

play and wear in stearing rack

rust on both front brake discs

travel on handbrake

Fail 13 Feb 2008 145,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

damadge to nearside rear door

play and wear in stearing rack

rust on both front brake discs

travel on handbrake

Pass 19 Feb 2007 130,515 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise n/s/r tyre cracking in tread.

advise o/s/r tyre tread wearing close to legal limit (1.6mm) on outer edge.

Pass 10 Feb 2006 119,785 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 119,785 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

s/rack play

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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PKZ 9826 is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PKZ 9826, 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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PKZ 9826 is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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