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RF51 SWJ

2002 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,642 mi
Last recorded146,642 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 SWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2012 146,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front numberplate damaged but not likely to be miss-read

raer tyres slightly miss-shapen

Pass 18 Sep 2012 146,642 miles

raer tyres slightly miss-shapen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front numberplate damaged but not likely to be miss-read

Fail 27 Sep 2011 140,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 140,000 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 137,986 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 137,986 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 124,826 miles

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

exhaust bracket has had a temporary repair

Fail 12 Dec 2009 124,826 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket has had a temporary repair

Pass 2 Jan 2009 106,478 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 106,478 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 96,484 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 86,682 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 82,602 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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RF51 SWJ is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RF51 SWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF51 SWJ?

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What year was RF51 SWJ registered?

RF51 SWJ is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is RF51 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 SWJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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