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RJ52 HRE

2002 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

196,774 mi
Last recorded196,774 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 HRE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 196,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in o/s inner tie rod end

Fail 7 Dec 2021 196,774 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in o/s inner tie rod end

Pass 17 Nov 2020 192,007 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 188,346 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 180,816 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2017

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 162,126 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 162,114 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 152,699 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2014 135,603 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 120,267 miles

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Slight play in ends of steering rack.

There are marks inside the wheelarches from where the tyres have rubbed, but they did not do so during the test.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 120,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Slight play in ends of steering rack.

There are marks inside the wheelarches from where the tyres have rubbed, but they did not do so during the test.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 109,017 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front brake hoses are perishing.

N/s front tyre is worn on the walls from where it has been driven flat & is close to the limit. Recommend it is replaced.

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Some play in n/s outer rear anti roll bar link.

Fail 1 Jun 2012 109,014 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front brake hoses are perishing.

N/s front tyre is worn on the walls from where it has been driven flat & is close to the limit. Recommend it is replaced.

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Some play in n/s outer rear anti roll bar link.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 81,825 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 81,825 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 67,504 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 67,504 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 60,385 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,385 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,890 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 38,635 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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RJ52 HRE is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RJ52 HRE, 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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RJ52 HRE is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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