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AY02 DSE

2002 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

256,903 mi
Last recorded256,903 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 DSE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 256,903 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 22 May 2015 213,978 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 312,821 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate deteriorating

handbrake travel becoming excessive

rear end of middle section of exhaust has 2 brackets corroded away - insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2014 203,263 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 203,263 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 10 May 2013 196,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

rear exhaust bracket deteiorated but still supported

Pass 14 May 2012 189,291 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 189,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 176,459 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 176,459 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 160,474 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 147,290 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 147,290 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW ON MATERIAL.....SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK O/S.....

Pass 21 Apr 2008 134,940 miles

ADVISE N/S REAR TYRE ON 2mm TREAD DEPTH .......O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC SHOWING RUST ON INNER SURFACE, BALANCE AND BRAKE EFFORTS STILL GOOD. .....

Pass 24 Apr 2007 122,315 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 104,828 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 87,311 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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AY02 DSE is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AY02 DSE, 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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AY02 DSE is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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