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HY52 BTV

2002 Volvo S60

Yellow Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

238,345 mi
Last recorded238,345 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 BTV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 238,345 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 238,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 216,924 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 196,905 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 196,905 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 177,741 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 177,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 162,297 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine dip stick broken

slight oil seepage from sump area

Fail 28 Mar 2017 162,296 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine dip stick broken

slight oil seepage from sump area

Pass 15 Mar 2016 147,223 miles

all four indicators slightly discoloured

both front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

both front suspension arm front bushes worn resulting in movement near excessive

front brake discs wearing thin

o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 14 Mar 2016 147,223 miles

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

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

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

all four indicators slightly discoloured

both front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

both front suspension arm front bushes worn resulting in movement near excessive

front brake discs wearing thin

o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 Mar 2015 134,389 miles

all four indicators slightly discoloured

both front suspension arm front bushes slightly worn

centre exhaust pipe has two mountings broken but system is still secure

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s front tyre deteriorated on outer sidewall(appears to have been driven on flat)and is worn close to legal limit

n/s parking brake effort slightly low

n/s rear brake disc slightly scored

nail/screw in n/s rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2014 120,360 miles

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

both front and o/s rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear exhaust has mountings broken but system is still secure

slight movement in both front suspension arm front bushes

Fail 3 Mar 2014 120,360 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front and o/s rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear exhaust has mountings broken but system is still secure

slight movement in both front suspension arm front bushes

Fail 14 Mar 2013

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013
Pass 29 Mar 2012

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

Offside 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)

Fail 29 Mar 2012

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 114,097 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 114,097 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 109,541 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 106,070 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 103,582 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 96,323 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 75,296 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 75,288 miles

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

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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HY52 BTV is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Yellow with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HY52 BTV, 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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HY52 BTV is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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