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RL51 VVC

2002 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,900 mi
Last recorded157,900 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 VVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 157,900 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 157,900 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 155,152 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 155,152 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 149,598 miles

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

Play in steering rack

Fail 29 Nov 2013 149,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear tyre very low on edges

Play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2013 145,108 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 7 Jan 2012 139,000 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 131,715 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 131,715 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 114,238 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 114,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 93,657 miles

O/S/F Tyre damaged outer side wall.

Rear discs lightly corroded.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 77,315 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 60,577 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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RL51 VVC is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RL51 VVC, 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 RL51 VVC registered?

RL51 VVC is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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The MOT history for RL51 VVC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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