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S60 RDE

2001 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,543 mi
Last recorded155,543 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS60 RDE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 155,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 155,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 155,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 155,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 155,510 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 13 Jun 2023 155,033 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 153,487 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 6 Jun 2022 153,485 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d/bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 11 Jun 2021 152,144 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 11 Jun 2020 151,311 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2019 149,937 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement horse shoe bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 149,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling to right 77% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement horse shoe bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 147,619 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 147,618 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 143,458 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 138,983 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 138,883 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 131,796 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 131,781 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 117,836 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 117,836 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2011 100,532 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 82,619 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,530 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 66,657 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 64,284 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 57,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 57,857 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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S60 RDE is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S60 RDE, 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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S60 RDE is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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