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FV02 MFN

2002 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,969 mi
Last recorded142,969 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 MFN
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 142,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 142,969 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 138,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damage , cuts ,

Fail 17 May 2018 138,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Slow / low 43% imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damage , cuts ,

Pass 12 May 2017 134,894 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 124,082 miles

Tyre sidewalls scuffed

Fail 20 Apr 2016 124,046 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre sidewalls scuffed

Pass 6 May 2015 117,641 miles

plastic oversills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

Pass 29 Apr 2014 108,171 miles

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 108,171 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 100,154 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 88,912 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 88,912 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 87,873 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 87,873 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 80,258 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 72,306 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 72,306 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 63,815 miles

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

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

both r/tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2008 57,052 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 51,865 miles

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link

Pass 17 Jan 2006 42,764 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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FV02 MFN is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FV02 MFN, 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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FV02 MFN is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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