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BW51 DRV

2002 Volvo S60

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

193,293 mi
Last recorded193,293 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 DRV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 193,293 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Oct 2020 193,293 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2019 180,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 177,738 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 168,809 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 168,809 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 147,126 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated 2nd catch stiff (8.4.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 147,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated 2nd catch stiff (8.4.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 140,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 129,817 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 129,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 113,427 miles

7 Pin trailer electrics not working.

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 113,427 miles

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

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

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

7 Pin trailer electrics not working.

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 98,934 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)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 87,884 miles

oil leak from turbo area

Fail 31 May 2011 87,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

oil leak from turbo area

Pass 24 Feb 2010 75,041 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 75,041 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 65,694 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 65,694 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 54,698 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 47,983 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 41,867 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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BW51 DRV is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BW51 DRV, 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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BW51 DRV is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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