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GX52 BNU

2002 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,414 mi
Last recorded148,414 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 BNU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 148,414 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 148,414 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 145,959 miles

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Offside Parking brake performance is slow

Fail 24 Aug 2018 145,944 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Incorrect pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also has slight damage to the sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also worn on the inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Offside Parking brake performance is slow

Pass 23 Aug 2017 141,597 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

front lower arm bushes weak

offside handbrake performance low

wiper blades poor

Pass 31 Aug 2016 139,406 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to the sidewall

Offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inside

Rear exhaust mounting is slightly corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 139,398 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to the sidewall

Offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inside

Rear exhaust mounting is slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 137,000 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 13,700 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 132,470 miles

exhaust slightly coroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 132,470 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 128,041 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre 2.5 o/s/f tyre 3 mm advice

Pass 21 Aug 2012 121,236 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 111,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel cap seal slightly deterated

n/s/r stepped on inner edge

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 22 Aug 2011 111,174 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly deterated

n/s/r stepped on inner edge

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Aug 2010 99,651 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 92,166 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 80,109 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 68,881 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 68,881 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 59,654 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 46,626 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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GX52 BNU is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GX52 BNU, 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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GX52 BNU is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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