2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Volvo S60 MOT pass rate and common faults

631 MOT tests in 2024. 61.3% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time61.3%
Failed or needed repairs38.7%
Typical mileage at test127,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 631 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.8%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.0%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.7%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    23 marked dangerous
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.5%
    19 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    19 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics36.5%
  2. Brakes25.2%
  3. Suspension16.3%
  4. Tyres8.1%
  5. Body & chassis6.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  8. Steering2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.6%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)16.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.5%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Volvo S60?

In 2024, 61.3% of 2002 Volvo S60 cars passed their MOT first time, across 631 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Volvo S60?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Volvo S60 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).