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NJ02 YZM

2002 Volvo S60

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,823 mi
Last recorded168,823 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 YZM
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 168,823 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal deteriorating

manufacture undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2019 168,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal deteriorating

manufacture undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 156,525 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front headlamp badly deteriorating

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear wheels noisy when spun

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all steering and suspension components corroded

fuel cap seal cracking

wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2018 156,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear wheels noisy when spun

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all steering and suspension components corroded

fuel cap seal cracking

wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 146,955 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged front and rear (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s o/s (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s o/s (2.7.2a)

exhaust flexi deteriorating

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

petrol cap rubber perishing

rear subframe mounts has light corrosion

wipers leaving slight smears

Fail 15 Jun 2017 146,955 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s o/s front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wipers leaving slight smears

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged front and rear (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s o/s (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s o/s (2.7.2a)

exhaust flexi deteriorating

front number plate slightly insecure

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

petrol cap rubber perishing

rear subframe mounts has light corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2016 134,460 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 134,460 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 130,871 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 130,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 126,446 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 126,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2013 123,272 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)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 120,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 26 May 2011 118,128 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake requires adjustment

sill covers and underbody cover fitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 May 2010 115,847 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

rear number plate slightly worn

Pass 21 May 2009 109,396 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 105,634 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 96,349 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 96,349 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 78,743 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 78,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake discs worn on inner side

front brake pads becoming low

nails in nearside rear tyre †

nearside front wheel damaged

slight play in offside front inner steering arm

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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NJ02 YZM is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NJ02 YZM, 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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NJ02 YZM is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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