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MJ52 VTC

2002 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

249,586 mi
Last recorded249,586 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 VTC
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 249,586 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged/incomplete

Fail 11 Nov 2015 249,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged/incomplete

Pass 15 Oct 2014 241,304 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 241,280 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 229,182 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag requires service light on srs light works as normal

Pass 23 Feb 2012 217,603 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 217,006 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 216,927 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 213,681 miles
Fail 20 May 2010

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 186,131 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 147,772 miles

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre on limit due for replacement

some movement and wear in both front wishbone bushes

Pass 28 Nov 2006 122,204 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 122,201 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 87,750 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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MJ52 VTC is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel 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 MJ52 VTC, 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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MJ52 VTC is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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