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SL02 XBY

2002 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,916 mi
Last recorded195,916 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 XBY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2014 195,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 184,460 miles

vehicle structure/underside corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 184,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

vehicle structure/underside corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 170,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 170,142 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 159,357 miles

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

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

o/s/f steering track rod (drum stick) has slight play

Fail 22 Apr 2011 159,357 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

o/s/f steering track rod (drum stick) has slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2010 150,247 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 140,530 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 140,530 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 130,062 miles

all discs worn and pitted

hand brake only meet requirements

play in o/s steering rod

Pass 21 Apr 2007 116,379 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 97,210 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 97,210 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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SL02 XBY is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SL02 XBY, 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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SL02 XBY is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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