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RV52 CLF

2002 Volvo S60

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

225,277 mi
Last recorded225,277 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 CLF
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 225,277 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel cap seal cracking

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 16 Mar 2012 193,642 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 193,639 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 162,907 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 162,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r lower sidelight inop

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 5 Mar 2010 132,682 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 132,682 miles

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

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

oil leak engine

Pass 9 Mar 2009 107,107 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 107,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 82,211 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 82,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs lipped

rear brake pads low

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 2 Mar 2007 56,501 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,363 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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RV52 CLF is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol 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 RV52 CLF, 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 RV52 CLF registered?

RV52 CLF is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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