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SV52 FWW

2002 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,127 mi
Last recorded156,127 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 FWW
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 156,127 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 156,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 149,155 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 140,806 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 138,153 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 137,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 127,244 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 116,054 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 116,054 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 115,435 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 106,245 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 106,027 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 96,615 miles

offside front steering rack slight play.

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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SV52 FWW is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SV52 FWW, 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 SV52 FWW registered?

SV52 FWW is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 29 September 2002.

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