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BJ02 VLZ

2002 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,109 mi
Last recorded147,109 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 VLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 147,109 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened anti roll bar bush mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 136,791 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 126,344 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 118,658 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 118,157 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 114,002 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 107,435 miles

n/s/f wheel rim damage

signs front wheels rubbing arch liners

Fail 11 Apr 2011 107,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel rim damage

signs front wheels rubbing arch liners

Pass 29 Mar 2010 97,263 miles

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

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

front discs worn and lipped and pads getting low

Pass 1 Apr 2009 87,550 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 73,147 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 73,147 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 62,268 miles

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

exhaust showing corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,934 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 49,934 miles

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

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 VLZ is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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