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X836 VBW

2000 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,961 mi
Last recorded120,961 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S6093,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX836 VBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2012 120,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise bad tick over engine light on

advise brake soft

advise chip in screen

advise exhaust hangers

advise o/s hand brake lower effort

advise o/slower ball joint rubber slight split

advise oil leaks

Pass 8 Aug 2011 101,225 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 109,360 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 109,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 4 Jul 2009 93,869 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 92,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 89,327 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 89,325 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 164,362 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 164,362 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 151,512 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2006 151,512 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 127,367 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2005 127,367 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X836 VBW is a 2000 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X836 VBW, 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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What year was X836 VBW registered?

X836 VBW is a 2000 Volvo S60, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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