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GV02 FSC

2002 Volvo S60

Gold Gas bi-fuel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

242,119 mi
Last recorded242,119 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 FSC
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 242,119 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking Brake Lever needs adjustment

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 242,114 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking Brake Lever needs adjustment

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 231,916 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 231,916 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine management light

Pass 5 Apr 2019 215,493 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 199,780 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2017 188,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 188,626 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 178,089 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 178,067 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 178,029 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 168,734 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 156,140 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 145,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn low outer edges

front windscreen cracked and damaged nearside area

Pass 23 Feb 2013 145,565 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn low outer edges

front windscreen cracked and damaged nearside area

Pass 9 Feb 2012 141,204 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front windscreen cracked/damaged outside swept area

Pass 25 Feb 2011 133,904 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 133,904 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 127,536 miles

damage to screen

Pass 2 Mar 2010 127,536 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 121,613 miles

slight run out offside front brake disc

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 121,528 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight run out offside front brake disc

Pass 2 Feb 2008 114,881 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 106,186 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 106,087 miles

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

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

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

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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GV02 FSC is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,435cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GV02 FSC, 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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GV02 FSC is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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