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X898 RFC

2000 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,256 mi
Last recorded162,256 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S6093,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 RFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 162,256 miles

Both front brake discs in very rusty and poor condition.

Both front wishbone bushes worn with play.

Both rear brake discs in very rusty and pitted condition.

Both track rod ends have slight play.

Nearside front shock absorber damp.

Power steering rack very damp.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 162,256 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both front brake discs in very rusty and poor condition.

Both front wishbone bushes worn with play.

Both rear brake discs in very rusty and pitted condition.

Both track rod ends have slight play.

Nearside front shock absorber damp.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering rack very damp.

Fail 31 Oct 2014 162,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside front shock absorber leaking.

Nearside steering arm has play.

Pass 26 Oct 2013 154,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs in poor condition

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2012 143,492 miles

Damage to N/S Fronr wheel rim

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 143,492 miles

Damage to N/S Fronr wheel rim

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 126,591 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 126,591 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and on legal limit

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

slight wear to rear discs

Pass 8 Sep 2010 113,271 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

high hand brake travel

Pass 29 Sep 2009 104,159 miles

both front tyres low tread

both rear tyres uneven wear

long h/brake travel

slight exhaust blow from tail box

Pass 21 Jul 2008 95,313 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 95,313 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 79,260 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

front flexi hoses starting to perish

Pass 13 Jul 2007 79,260 miles

front flexi hoses starting to perish

Pass 24 Jul 2006 63,390 miles

offside and nearside front bump stops in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2005 57,792 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 57,792 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

front brake pads 70% worn

front wheel tracking req

osr antirollbar linkrod slight wear

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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X898 RFC is a 2000 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X898 RFC, 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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X898 RFC is a 2000 Volvo S60, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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