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BJ02 VMP

2002 Volvo S60

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,833 mi
Last recorded141,833 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 VMP
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 141,833 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front mirror covers missing.

Fail 9 Mar 2022 141,832 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front mirror covers missing.

Pass 15 Mar 2021 133,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror cover missing

Pass 17 Mar 2020 126,106 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 116,793 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 116,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 110,551 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

all four coil springs starting to corrode

slight play o/s & n/s front lower arm bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2017 108,190 miles

Front o/s & n/s lower arm bushes deteriorating & movement

Front o/s & n/s wipers starting to smear screen

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel scraping noise

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre wear outer edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 108,190 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front o/s & n/s lower arm bushes deteriorating & movement

Front o/s & n/s wipers starting to smear screen

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel scraping noise

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre wear outer edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 105,209 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

movement & slight perish both front lower arm bushes

Fail 10 Feb 2016 105,209 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

movement & slight perish both front lower arm bushes

Pass 12 Feb 2015 103,064 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 100,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 97,455 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 94,934 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 84,866 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,636 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)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 61,252 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,074 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 52,074 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 42,657 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 42,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 32,624 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 32,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Mar 2006 32,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BJ02 VMP is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VMP, 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 VMP is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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