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GF51 WLZ

2002 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

152,942 mi
Last recorded152,942 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 WLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 152,942 miles

Corrosion to underbody, supension, coil springs, brake discs and brake pipes

Exhaust system corroding and rear mounts weak

N/s/f fog light not working

Fail 22 May 2024 152,942 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to underbody, supension, coil springs, brake discs and brake pipes

Exhaust system corroding and rear mounts weak

N/s/f fog light not working

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 145,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing device worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 139,576 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system, coil springs and brake pipes

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush heavily worn/seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush heavily worn/seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box heavily corroded and minor holes (6.1.2 (a))

Various oil leaks

Fail 6 Jun 2022 139,576 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to exhaust system, coil springs and brake pipes

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush heavily worn/seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush heavily worn/seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box heavily corroded and minor holes (6.1.2 (a))

Various oil leaks

Pass 12 Jun 2021 130,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 123,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 123,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 120,164 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 120,164 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 113,805 miles

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

Nearside headlamp cleaning device requires attention

Offside headlamp cleaning device requires attention

Fail 23 Jan 2018 113,804 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken from pipe (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 107,809 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 107,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 102,890 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 102,890 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 99,653 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 99,653 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 96,593 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2014 96,593 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Jan 2013 91,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 91,770 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 90,047 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 90,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 85,238 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 85,238 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 80,345 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 80,345 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 73,112 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 73,112 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 68,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 68,175 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 61,683 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 61,683 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 50,693 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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GF51 WLZ is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 GF51 WLZ, 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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GF51 WLZ is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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