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LN52 BWJ

2002 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,441 mi
Last recorded194,441 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 BWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 194,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2016 194,441 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2015 189,401 miles

Hand brake meets requirements but requires further investigation

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 189,401 miles

Hand brake meets requirements but requires further investigation

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 181,301 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 181,301 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 169,544 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 155,763 miles

offside front track rod has slight play inside rubber gaitor at steering rack more of an investigation needed

Pass 2 Dec 2011 148,285 miles

offside front track rod has slight play inside rubber gaitor at steering rack more of an investigation needed

Pass 4 Dec 2010 135,848 miles

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

offside front track rod has play inside rubber gaitor at steering rack more of an investigation needed

Pass 2 Dec 2009 124,350 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 124,350 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 115,736 miles

N/S Rear tyre is wearing on outer edge.

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

N/S Front tyre is wearing on outer edge.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 115,736 miles

N/S Rear tyre is wearing on outer edge.

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S Front tyre is wearing on outer edge.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 101,347 miles

hand brake travel long.

Fail 12 Dec 2006 84,297 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre damage to outside wall

Pass 12 Dec 2006 84,297 miles

offside front tyre damage to outside wall

Pass 15 Dec 2005 63,918 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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LN52 BWJ is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel 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 LN52 BWJ, 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 LN52 BWJ registered?

LN52 BWJ is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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