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GJ52 VKB

2002 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,596 mi
Last recorded167,596 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 VKB
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 167,596 miles

Front Pads low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 149,798 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 149,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 136,785 miles

Nearside inner steering rack end has slight free-play

Offside inner steering rack end has slight free-play

both front wiper rubbers split but clearing screen

Fail 27 Mar 2017 136,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside inner steering rack end has slight free-play

Offside inner steering rack end has slight free-play

both front wiper rubbers split but clearing screen

Pass 29 Mar 2016 123,681 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 113,052 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 102,413 miles

all brake discs slightly coroded

both front foglamps inoperative, nearside lens cracked

offside front brake flexi-hose slightly perished at caliper end

slight play in both inner steering arm joints

small cut in both front tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 8 Apr 2013 99,300 miles

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

Slight wear inner rack ends

Pass 5 Apr 2012 87,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

one exhaust hanger rotten (middle)

wiper blade spilt (left)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 87,292 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 78,087 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 78,087 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 69,596 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,026 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 31,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 28,134 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 28,073 miles

Centre Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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GJ52 VKB is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ52 VKB, 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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GJ52 VKB is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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