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VA52 RVP

2002 Volvo S60

Yellow Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

98,334 mi
Last recorded98,334 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 RVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 98,334 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2013 98,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 91,630 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 91,628 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 91,316 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

osf tyre feathered and is near to limit

play in nsf link arm

rear exhaust secured with wire

Pass 1 Mar 2011 81,653 miles

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

different size tyres fitted front to rear 245/45/17 rear,225/45/17 front

exhaust rear silencer corroding

osr tyre 3mm approx

rear exhaust support bracket missing but exhaust is still secure with other supports

slight corrosion to coil springs

Fail 1 Mar 2011 81,653 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

different size tyres fitted front to rear 245/45/17 rear,225/45/17 front

exhaust rear silencer corroding

osr tyre 3mm approx

rear exhaust support bracket missing but exhaust is still secure with other supports

slight corrosion to coil springs

Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,912 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 74,912 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,933 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 59,893 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 52,125 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 52,125 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 44,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 44,014 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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VA52 RVP is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Yellow with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VA52 RVP, 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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VA52 RVP is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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