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YN52 VLJ

2002 Volvo S60

Black Gas bi-fuel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,420 mi
Last recorded160,420 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 VLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 160,420 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 158,548 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 155,599 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 155,599 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 152,719 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 152,719 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 149,472 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 146,054 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 146,054 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 142,541 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 142,541 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 139,572 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

srs service light on

Pass 25 Nov 2011 137,221 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 137,221 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 131,752 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 131,752 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 120,097 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 111,839 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 105,198 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 94,421 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 94,367 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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YN52 VLJ is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,435cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YN52 VLJ, 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 YN52 VLJ registered?

YN52 VLJ is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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