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155,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking Fuel filler hose split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel filter corroded /advise replacement
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split /torn (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel filter corroded /advise replacement
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel filter is corroded
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel filter is corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear ,radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
fuel filter corroded
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear ,radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
fuel filter corroded
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear ,radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
fuel filter corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
advise heat shield at tail box insecure
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
towbar wiring plug faulty
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volvo S60?
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SB51 BUW is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 SB51 BUW, 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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SB51 BUW is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 January 2002.
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