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RV51 FAU

2002 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

231,146 mi
Last recorded231,146 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 FAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 231,146 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 228,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 223,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BBJ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 220,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 220,647 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 215,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 210,484 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 210,484 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 207,130 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 200,724 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 200,724 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 194,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 194,551 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 186,743 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 177,440 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKING

Pass 14 Jan 2015 167,219 miles

front discs very rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2014 157,283 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 3 Jan 2014 157,283 miles

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

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2013 149,468 miles

front discs rusty

front drop links weak

Fail 27 Jan 2012 141,445 miles

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

front suspension link rods have slight play

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2012 141,445 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

front suspension link rods have slight play

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2011 133,060 miles

front discs poor

nsf drop link weak

rear discs poor

Pass 16 Jan 2010 124,248 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 114,825 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 103,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 91,481 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 81,145 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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RV51 FAU is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV51 FAU, 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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RV51 FAU is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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