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AY51 VCU

2002 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,150 mi
Last recorded105,150 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 VCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 105,150 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2013 105,152 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 74,101 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 50,096 miles

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

n/s front tyre is cut on sidewall

o/s front tyre is cut on sidewall very close to cord

rear exhaust is very rusty

steering is stiff

Fail 10 Feb 2011 50,096 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre is cut on sidewall

o/s front tyre is cut on sidewall very close to cord

rear exhaust is very rusty

steering is stiff

Pass 11 Feb 2010 49,466 miles

both front tyres are cut on sidewalls

front brake discs are very rusty

n/s front tyre is very worn

Fail 10 Feb 2010 49,466 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are cut on sidewalls

front brake discs are very rusty

n/s front tyre is very worn

Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,711 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust is very rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2008 41,565 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 37,598 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 31,215 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 31,215 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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AY51 VCU is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY51 VCU, 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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AY51 VCU is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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