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AE02 SWU

2002 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,069 mi
Last recorded168,069 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 SWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2015 168,069 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 168,069 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 164,879 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 164,879 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 154,464 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Jun 2012 145,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 141,353 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 141,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Air bag light on

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 136,919 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre 2.5mm

Brake pads to be checked

Chield seat fitted to offside rear unable to fully check seat belts

Pass 3 Jul 2009 131,418 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 131,418 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre 3.00mm/////Offside rear tyre 3.4mm

Offside front side lamp dim

Pass 2 Jul 2008 126,789 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 126,789 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 122,920 miles

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 13 Jul 2006 117,832 miles

Fuel fittings weaping fuel at filter

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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AE02 SWU is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 99,133 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 AE02 SWU, 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 24 years old, this Volvo S60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE02 SWU registered?

AE02 SWU is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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