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OV52 JAU

2002 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,081 mi
Last recorded121,081 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 JAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2020 121,081 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 117,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 117,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 109,310 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 103,852 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,942 miles

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

front suspension bushes slightly perished

Fail 21 Oct 2016 97,942 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 21 Oct 2015 91,895 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 91,895 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 83,306 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,934 miles

slight wear in both front track rods

slight wear n/s/f drop link

Pass 4 Oct 2012 72,195 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 72,195 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 67,952 miles

front suspension arm front bushes starting to split

front tyres 3.5 mm+ o/s/f tyre wearingon inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Oct 2011 67,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front suspension arm front bushes starting to split

front tyres 3.5 mm+ o/s/f tyre wearingon inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 63,805 miles

slight wear in rack

Fail 12 Oct 2010 63,805 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in rack

Pass 13 Oct 2009 59,228 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 59,228 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 51,743 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 51,743 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 43,450 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 36,209 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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OV52 JAU is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OV52 JAU, 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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What year was OV52 JAU registered?

OV52 JAU is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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