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FV51 DYF

2002 Volvo S60

Gold Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,955 mi
Last recorded81,955 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 DYF
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 81,955 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 81,193 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 80,239 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 79,533 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2mm and Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 79,533 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2mm and Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 78,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,377 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 76,549 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 74,660 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 30 Oct 2018 74,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2017 72,871 miles

Both front lower suspension arm inner bushes unbonding

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 72,871 miles

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

Both front lower suspension arm inner bushes unbonding

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 68,750 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Oct 2015 61,762 miles

Advise handbrake adjustment

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges and outer sidewall slightly damaged

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rear mount bracket broken (still secure)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 56,982 miles

Advise handbrake inspection/adjustment

Rear exhaust bracket corroded/wearing thin with rust

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Slight movement in both rear antiroll bar linkages

Fail 21 Oct 2014 56,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Advise handbrake inspection/adjustment

Rear exhaust bracket corroded/wearing thin with rust

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Slight movement in both rear antiroll bar linkages

Pass 17 Oct 2013 51,505 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Offside rear tyre deteriorating on inner sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2012 47,350 miles

Advise handbrake inspection/adjustment

Nearside top engine mount deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2011 43,311 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 35,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

metal exhaust brackets on rear pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2009 32,654 miles

park lever travel high

Fail 3 Jul 2009 32,651 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

park lever travel high

Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,495 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 24,708 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,575 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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FV51 DYF is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV51 DYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV51 DYF registered?

FV51 DYF is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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