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FV02 FVE

2002 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

184,107 mi
Last recorded184,107 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 FVE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 184,107 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 161,076 miles

Brake pads worn

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Travel on service brake effort okay at test.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 161,069 miles

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

Brake pads worn

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Travel on service brake effort okay at test.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 141,389 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 141,374 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 139,249 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 139,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 132,655 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 132,385 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 124,487 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 108,263 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 92,337 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 91,107 miles

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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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FV02 FVE is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FV02 FVE, 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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What year was FV02 FVE registered?

FV02 FVE is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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