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RK52 MJE

2002 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,871 mi
Last recorded179,871 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 MJE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 179,871 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 169,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all coil springs corroded

both front lower suspension arm bushes perishing

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 205/55R16

play in o/s steering rack end

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 169,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all coil springs corroded

both front lower suspension arm bushes perishing

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 205/55R16

play in o/s steering rack end

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 163,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both steering rack ends have play

both wiper blades split

n/s number lamp bulb dim

Fail 28 Nov 2014 163,770 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both steering rack ends have play

both wiper blades split

n/s number lamp bulb dim

Pass 26 Nov 2013 155,681 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 155,681 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 148,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 142,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside registration lamp dull

Pass 29 Nov 2010 137,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 137,061 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 130,955 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 114,302 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 114,302 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 91,308 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 75,641 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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RK52 MJE is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RK52 MJE, 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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RK52 MJE is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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