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OU02 VWC

2002 Volvo S60

Gold Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,618 mi
Last recorded161,618 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 VWC
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 161,618 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2016 151,982 miles

All four discs have wear lips.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad, outer pad not visible (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad, outer pad not visible (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad, outer pad not visible (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre side wall cut, not down to cords.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad, outer pad not visible (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Petrol filter starting to corrode.

Plastic under trays and sill covers prevent full examination.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tiny amount of play in both ends of the steering rack, right hand worst.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 151,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated By caliper ferrule. (3.6.B.4d)

All four discs have wear lips.

Exhaust rear box forward mounting corroded and broken.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad, outer pad not visible (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad, outer pad not visible (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated By caliper ferrule Not down to cords. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad, outer pad not visible (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre side wall cut, not down to cords.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad, outer pad not visible (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil level low.

Petrol filter starting to corrode.

Plastic under trays and sill covers prevent full examination.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tiny amount of play in both ends of the steering rack, right hand worst.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 142,759 miles

Both front tyre worn on inner edge

Both inner track rods have slight play

Chip in zone A of screen advise replace or repair for next year, on limit

Front and rear brake discs have wear. pads ok

Moisture in headlight unit, may cause pattern faults

Nearside and offside headlight wipers split

Offside front tyre worn close to limit

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 10 Mar 2015 142,653 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front and rear brake discs have wear. pads ok

Both front tyre worn on inner edge

Both inner track rods have slight play

Chip in zone A of screen advise replace or repair for next year, on limit

Moisture in headlight unit, may cause pattern faults

Nearside and offside headlight wipers split

Offside front tyre worn close to limit

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 3 Mar 2014 132,426 miles

Centre exhaust box started to deteriorate

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chip in zone A screen on limit at 10mm

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 8 Mar 2013 123,546 miles

Small chip in offside screen

offside inner track rod has slight play

Fail 1 Mar 2013 123,544 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside lower arm front bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Small chip in offside screen

offside inner track rod has slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2012 115,919 miles

Nearside and Offside front flexi hoses starting to perish

Nearside front lower arm front mounting starting to deteriate

Slight play in offside drop link

Small chip in screen

Fail 22 Mar 2012 115,919 miles

Nearside and Offside front flexi hoses starting to perish

Nearside front lower arm front mounting starting to deteriate

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

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

Slight play in offside drop link

Small chip in screen

Pass 7 Mar 2011 106,746 miles

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

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

n/s/f lower arm inner front bush starting to split

slight run out on n/s/r brake disc

Fail 7 Mar 2011 106,746 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f lower arm inner front bush starting to split

slight run out on n/s/r brake disc

Pass 9 Mar 2010 97,561 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 97,561 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 88,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Mar 2009 88,532 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Mar 2008 76,509 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Slight movement and splitting of both front lower arm front bushes.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 76,509 miles

Slight movement and splitting of both front lower arm front bushes.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 62,959 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 49,531 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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OU02 VWC is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OU02 VWC, 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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OU02 VWC is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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