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GL52 CSF

2002 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,204 mi
Last recorded141,204 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 CSF
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 141,204 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not down to the cords

Fail 21 Apr 2015 141,201 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil on min mark

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not down to the cords

Pass 16 Apr 2014 135,476 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 135,476 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 126,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside outer front sidewall of tyre damaged but not down to the cords

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Apr 2013 126,889 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside outer front sidewall of tyre damaged but not down to the cords

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Apr 2012 123,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

excessive play in both front suspension arm bushs

exhaust corroded, rear hanger missing but exhaust supported

nearside tyres sidewalls damaged not showing cords

offside rear tyre perished

play in steering rack joint

rear discs corroded & pitted

rear inner pads look very low

Fail 16 Apr 2012 123,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

excessive play in both front suspension arm bushs

exhaust corroded, rear hanger missing but exhaust supported

nearside tyres sidewalls damaged not showing cords

offside rear tyre perished

play in steering rack joint

rear discs corroded & pitted

rear inner pads look very low

Pass 2 Apr 2011 115,305 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2010 108,671 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 98,434 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 93,983 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 74,912 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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GL52 CSF is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GL52 CSF, 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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What year was GL52 CSF registered?

GL52 CSF is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is GL52 CSF safe to buy?

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