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RJ02 VYA

2002 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,971 mi
Last recorded125,971 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 VYA
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 125,971 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 125,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 118,534 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 28 Apr 2014 118,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 May 2013 109,189 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 109,189 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 99,147 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 8 May 2012 99,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Apr 2011 88,613 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 88,613 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 79,069 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 67,126 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2009 67,126 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 53,837 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 53,837 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 40,140 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 27,875 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 27,875 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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RJ02 VYA is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RJ02 VYA, 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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RJ02 VYA is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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