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VE02 GTZ

2002 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

190,583 mi
Last recorded190,583 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 GTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 190,583 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 176,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 158,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 153,853 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 153,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2014 152,486 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 152,486 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 146,426 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 146,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 128,657 miles

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

both front rack ends have slight play

nearside rear droplink has slight play

rear pads wearing low

Pass 4 Oct 2011 128,657 miles

both front rack ends have slight play

nearside rear droplink has slight play

rear pads wearing low

Pass 1 Sep 2010 117,389 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 102,434 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 99,578 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 96,574 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 93,687 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 93,635 miles

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 88,791 miles

Near side rear lens cover damaged but not showing white light.

Slight deterioration to both front and rear registration plates.

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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VE02 GTZ is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE02 GTZ, 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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VE02 GTZ is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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