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NL02 MBO

2002 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

229,504 mi
Last recorded229,504 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 MBO
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 229,504 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 220,289 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn very weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn very weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

most underside suspension and brake components rusted.

underside rear floor/sills heavily rusted

Fail 9 Dec 2023 220,289 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn very weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn very weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

most underside suspension and brake components rusted.

underside rear floor/sills heavily rusted

Pass 15 Dec 2022 210,352 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 210,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to 1mm (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 198,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 190,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 181,515 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 167,426 miles

NSR HANDBRAKE HAS LITTLE EFFECT//

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 161,206 miles

OSR tyre outer wall slightly marked

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 154,478 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OSF inner // NSF inner ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 146,150 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 136,146 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 128,399 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 122,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Oct 2012 122,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Oct 2011 113,968 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 103,429 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 94,650 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 82,830 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 82,830 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 71,935 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 71,935 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 50,412 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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NL02 MBO is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NL02 MBO, 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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NL02 MBO is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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