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BT02 MWM

2002 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,307 mi
Last recorded159,307 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 MWM
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 159,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

oil leak

writing on dash board saying air bag needs service but warning light goes out

Pass 29 May 2015 152,614 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 152,614 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

writing on dash states airbag system needs service but warning light extinguishes

Pass 11 Apr 2014 145,751 miles

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

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

stone chip inside zone a but not in view

Fail 8 Apr 2014 145,749 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

stone chip inside zone a but not in view

Pass 2 Apr 2013 140,238 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 137,999 miles

1.top up engine oil low on arrival 2.engine oil leaks 3.n/s front flexi hose cracking 4.long handbrake travel

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 137,999 miles

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

1.top up engine oil low on arrival 2.engine oil leaks 3.n/s front flexi hose cracking 4.long handbrake travel

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 135,661 miles

1) Petrol cap rubber seal cracking.

2) N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edges.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 135,661 miles

1) Petrol cap rubber seal cracking.

2) N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edges.

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 133,345 miles

1) Rear exhaust bracket lose.

2) Handbrake freeplay requires adjustment.

2) O/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge.

3) Sligdht play in steering arm inneer ball joints.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 133,345 miles

1) Rear exhaust bracket lose.

2) Handbrake freeplay requires adjustment.

2) O/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge.

3) Sligdht play in steering arm inneer ball joints.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 131,273 miles

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

oil leak evident/engine

play in o/s steering rack inner arm

screen chip zone A

Fail 15 Nov 2008 131,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil leak evident/engine

play in o/s steering rack inner arm

screen chip zone A

Pass 3 Aug 2007 120,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 120,541 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 118,057 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 118,057 miles

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

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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BT02 MWM is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BT02 MWM, 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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BT02 MWM is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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