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BG02 VAE

2002 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VAE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 135,595 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body damage

high beam light was off now on

Fail 22 Apr 2013 135,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body damage

high beam light was off now on

Pass 24 Apr 2012 125,038 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2011 118,681 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 110,920 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 103,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 94,714 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 83,013 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 51,353 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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BG02 VAE is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BG02 VAE, 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 BG02 VAE registered?

BG02 VAE is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is BG02 VAE safe to buy?

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