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VK02 DPF

2002 Volvo S60

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

175,485 mi
Last recorded175,485 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 DPF
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 175,485 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 175,462 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2017 162,077 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 162,058 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 153,974 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 153,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 151,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 147,959 miles

slight play in front o/s & n/s steering rack ends

Fail 27 Dec 2013 147,959 miles

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

slight play in front o/s & n/s steering rack ends

Fail 21 Dec 2012 142,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 142,947 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 131,498 miles

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

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

slight play in front o/s & n/s steering rack

Pass 28 Dec 2011 131,498 miles

slight play in front o/s & n/s steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2010 115,689 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 97,368 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 97,368 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 79,559 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 62,164 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 41,970 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 36,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VK02 DPF is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VK02 DPF, 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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VK02 DPF is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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