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RK52 VXJ

2002 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,762 mi
Last recorded136,762 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 VXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 136,762 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drive shafts excessivly worn, knocking and cracking when turning

Fail 25 Sep 2013 136,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drive shafts excessivly worn, knocking and cracking when turning

Pass 18 Sep 2012 127,632 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

black smoke when accelerating

front brake discs and pads worn low

Fail 14 Sep 2012 127,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

black smoke when accelerating

front brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 22 Sep 2011 115,721 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 104,602 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 104,602 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 89,487 miles

Rear Exhaust Pipe Mounting Bracket Broken Away From System But Held On Other Brakets

Pass 3 Sep 2008 71,962 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 71,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 49,285 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 46,418 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 46,418 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 VXJ is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Blue 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 RK52 VXJ, 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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What year was RK52 VXJ registered?

RK52 VXJ is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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