MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
2x exhaust mounting rubbers broken
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front wiper blades slightly smearing the screen
coolant leak
oil leaks from engine & gearbox areas
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
steering lock stop bushes worn/split
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
2x exhaust mounting rubbers broken
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front wiper blades slightly smearing the screen
coolant leak
oil leaks from engine & gearbox areas
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
steering lock stop bushes worn/split
Front brake discs are worn thin
N/SD/F tyre is worn on the edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs are worn thin
N/SD/F tyre is worn on the edges
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside reversing light not working
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside reversing light not working
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
N/s rear brake slighty binding
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Wipers starting to smear screen
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear indicators starting to show white light
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
nearside front tyre worn to legal minimum
rear indicators starting to show white light
both front and rear discs have surface rust due to lack of use
both front tyres worn on edges
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
front & rear discs have surface corrosion due to lack of use.
front tyres worn on edges.
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
hand brake could do with adjustment
How Reliable is the Volvo S60?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X218 DTA is a 2000 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
Across all 2000 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 93,592 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 X218 DTA, 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 26 years old, this Volvo S60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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X218 DTA is a 2000 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 October 2000.
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