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GV52 VAO

2002 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,500 mi
Last recorded84,500 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 VAO
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 84,500 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 77,054 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 77,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 69,674 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 69,674 miles

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)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 58,552 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 58,479 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 40,212 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm and worn smooth on inner edges

both head lamp wiper blades split

front brake discs and pads starting to wear

Fail 24 Oct 2012 40,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm and worn smooth on inner edges

both head lamp wiper blades split

front brake discs and pads starting to wear

Pass 26 Oct 2011 32,716 miles

slight play in n/s steering

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,950 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 28,357 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 28,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 25,768 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 25,768 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 22,523 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 18,629 miles

near side rear tyre has digs in the side wall

slight play in off side steering arm

Pass 18 Nov 2005 14,368 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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GV52 VAO is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

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

Is GV52 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 VAO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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