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GL51 TAU

2002 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,264 mi
Last recorded154,264 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 TAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 154,264 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Mar 2015 148,104 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 147,799 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 140,893 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 135,697 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 135,697 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 129,084 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 116,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2009 98,818 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 98,813 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 75,744 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2007 68,478 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 58,026 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 57,992 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 39,095 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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GL51 TAU is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GL51 TAU, 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 GL51 TAU registered?

GL51 TAU is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is GL51 TAU safe to buy?

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