CarVerify

Free Car Check

GN02 XEX

2002 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

143,965 mi
Last recorded143,965 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 XEX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 143,965 miles

Advise; engine oil leak underside.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 142,399 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 142,398 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing rear seat belts inexcesable unable to check (5.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 141,095 miles

heavy engine oil staining

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

play in offside rear anti roll bar link arm

Fail 6 Apr 2016 141,095 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

heavy engine oil staining

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

play in offside rear anti roll bar link arm

Pass 1 Apr 2015 139,648 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 139,648 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 138,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 138,183 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 136,230 miles

both front headlight wiper blades missing

can not check ouiter door sills trims fitted

engine oil leak

front exhaust pipe mount plate rusted away from pipe

o/s/f and both rear indicator bulbs starting to loose colour

Fail 4 Apr 2013 136,227 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front headlight wiper blades missing

can not check ouiter door sills trims fitted

engine oil leak

front exhaust pipe mount plate rusted away from pipe

o/s/f and both rear indicator bulbs starting to loose colour

Pass 4 Apr 2012 134,516 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 134,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 132,160 miles

plastic trims fitted to sills unable to inspect sills properly

Fail 25 Mar 2011 132,158 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside & nerarside front tyre treads worn on inner edges

rear anti rollbar nearside rubber bush has wear & play

rear silencer forward bracket corroded & split away

Pass 18 Mar 2010 125,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 118,044 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 117,909 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 111,686 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 103,989 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 103,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 96,660 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 96,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tyres worn badly inner edges

movement present inner steering rack

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
Full Volvo S60 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GN02 XEX is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GN02 XEX, 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

How do I check the history of GN02 XEX?

You can check the full history of GN02 XEX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GN02 XEX registered?

GN02 XEX is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is GN02 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 XEX shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN02 XEX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GN02 XEX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.