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GV52 VAJ

2002 Volvo S60

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,731 mi
Last recorded79,731 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 VAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 79,731 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 79,731 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 76,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underneath vehicle muddy just testable

Pass 1 Mar 2014 62,757 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2014 62,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 56,029 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,442 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2008

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

signs of rubbing but no rubbing found at time of test

Pass 25 Nov 2008 46,835 miles

signs of rubbing but no rubbing found at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2007 38,751 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Off side front tyre side wall has cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 38,751 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Off side front tyre side wall has cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,999 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 26,343 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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GV52 VAJ is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GV52 VAJ, 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 GV52 VAJ registered?

GV52 VAJ is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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