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BL02 ETV

2002 Volvo S60

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

186,933 mi
Last recorded186,933 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 ETV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2016 186,933 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all bulbs almost white in colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 173,502 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 160,895 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 160,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 146,543 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 146,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 130,052 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 123,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 123,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 117,932 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2009 99,238 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 99,238 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 87,467 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 87,467 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 74,230 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 59,988 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 59,988 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 46,561 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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BL02 ETV is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BL02 ETV, 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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BL02 ETV is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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