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RV51 OYW

2001 Volvo S60

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,676 mi
Last recorded93,676 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 OYW
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 93,676 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine hunting

rear brake discs corroded

very slight cracking on front flexis

Fail 12 Aug 2009 88,512 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 88,512 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 80,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Aug 2008 80,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2007 76,045 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 73,681 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 70,036 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 17 Aug 2005 70,036 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades smearing slightly

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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RV51 OYW is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV51 OYW, 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 RV51 OYW registered?

RV51 OYW is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is RV51 OYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 OYW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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