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FN52 BYD

2002 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,521 mi
Last recorded183,521 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 BYD
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 183,521 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 160,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Nov 2014 160,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2013 149,595 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 147,178 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 144,092 miles

nearsdie front inner arch liner is loose

nearside rear wheels binding slightly

Fail 10 Nov 2011 144,092 miles

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

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

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

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

nearsdie front inner arch liner is loose

nearside rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2010 139,787 miles

inner rack ends have slight play

Fail 13 Oct 2010 139,477 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 129,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 129,967 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 120,495 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 120,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2007 109,895 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Fail 25 Oct 2007 109,774 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 31 Oct 2006 91,153 miles

both rear tyres close to limit of 1.6mm

rear brake discs slightly scored

rear brake pads low

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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FN52 BYD is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FN52 BYD, 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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FN52 BYD is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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