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NC51 SFU

2002 Volvo S60

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,861 mi
Last recorded184,861 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC51 SFU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 184,861 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 168,201 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 168,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 154,536 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 138,919 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 138,919 miles

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 123,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 104,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre feathering off on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2012 93,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,158 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 1 Aug 2011 79,158 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2010 68,093 miles

front brake discs slight pitting

Pass 10 Jun 2009 58,836 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 58,836 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,194 miles

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 21 Feb 2007 41,917 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 41,559 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 36,823 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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NC51 SFU is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NC51 SFU, 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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NC51 SFU is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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