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BU52 WCE

2002 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,614 mi
Last recorded161,614 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WCE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 161,614 miles

FRONT SERVICE BRAKES IMBALANCED

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING RACK ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING RACK ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 159,688 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil on minimum mark

Fail 31 Aug 2017 159,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced at rear (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced at rear (2.4.F.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

engine oil on minimum mark

Pass 23 Aug 2016 152,980 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 152,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 143,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake Disc Surfaces Has Corrosion

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

Offside Rear Brake Disc Surface Has Corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2015 143,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake Disc Surfaces Has Corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Brake Disc Surface Has Corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2014 134,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Close To limit On Outer Edge

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 134,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Close To limit On Outer Edge

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 129,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S STEERING RACK ARM

Pass 29 Aug 2012 123,384 miles

O/S/R TYRE LOW

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

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F STEERING RACK ARM

Fail 24 Aug 2012 123,384 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

O/S/R TYRE LOW

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

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F STEERING RACK ARM

Pass 25 Aug 2011 119,756 miles

BOTH SIDES HANDBRAKE GRABBING SLIGHTLY

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK ARM

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 115,193 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 115,193 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

Pass 25 Aug 2009 108,442 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 108,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 101,199 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 95,459 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 87,460 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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BU52 WCE is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BU52 WCE, 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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BU52 WCE is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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