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VN02 VLR

2002 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

146,849 mi
Last recorded146,849 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 VLR
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 146,849 miles

CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint resiviour (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 146,849 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint resiviour (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Nov 2017 146,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

crack in top of windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2016 145,684 miles

brake fluid level low.

corrosion to rear coil springs unable to inspect fully.

slight oil leaks.

Fail 30 Nov 2016 145,668 miles

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

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

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

225/45R17

brake fluid level low.

corrosion to rear coil springs unable to inspect fully.

slight oil leaks.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 142,485 miles

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

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

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

crack in n/s of windscreen

long handbrake travel

Fail 25 Nov 2015 142,485 miles

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

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

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

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

crack in n/s of windscreen

long handbrake travel

Pass 28 Nov 2014 133,162 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

long parking brake travel

Fail 27 Nov 2014 133,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

long parking brake travel

Pass 3 Dec 2013 125,593 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 120,573 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 120,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 119,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 116,342 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 112,394 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 107,415 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged,wearing on edges,n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Feb 2009 107,415 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged,wearing on edges,n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2007 102,858 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 102,853 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 93,116 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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VN02 VLR is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VN02 VLR, 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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VN02 VLR is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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