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BJ02 VLY

2002 Volvo S60

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

202,724 mi
Last recorded202,724 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 VLY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 202,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 202,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 190,004 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 190,004 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 181,218 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 181,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 167,782 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2010 162,681 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 154,450 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 145,356 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 135,464 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 123,766 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 123,766 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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BJ02 VLY is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ02 VLY, 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 BJ02 VLY registered?

BJ02 VLY is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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