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PL02 GWE

2002 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

148,401 mi
Last recorded148,401 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 GWE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 148,401 miles

Fuel Tank wet suspect leak

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 134,167 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 134,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 132,650 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 132,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 127,901 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 127,901 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 123,242 miles

Rear brake discs rusted.

Fail 21 Dec 2016 123,242 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Section holed. (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Rear brake discs rusted.

Pass 11 May 2015 112,813 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Slight play in front wishbone bushes.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 99,603 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 94,520 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 94,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake fluid level down slightly.

Front brake pads wearing.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 85,383 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 85,383 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 79,018 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 79,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 71,004 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Jan 2009 71,004 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2008 64,022 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 53,738 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 53,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres and o/s/rear tyre on 3mm

n/side of windscreen scratched

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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PL02 GWE is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PL02 GWE, 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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PL02 GWE is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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