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AY52 XWR

2002 Volvo S60

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

160,331 mi
Last recorded160,331 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 XWR
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 160,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 149,687 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 149,680 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 141,135 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 139,008 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 136,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 136,473 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is excessively perished and is just legal

Offside Front tyre is excessively perished and is just legal

Offside Rear tyre is excessively perished and is just legal

exhaust is showing extensive corrosion

front and rear brake discs are showing signs of pitted

offside front inner steering arm ball joint has movement

Pass 12 Nov 2020 136,473 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is excessively perished and is just legal

Offside Front tyre is excessively perished and is just legal

Offside Rear tyre is excessively perished and is just legal

Pass 18 Nov 2019 136,376 miles

Offside Front Play in the steering rack inner joint and or shaft

Fail 18 Nov 2019 136,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in the steering rack inner joint and or shaft

Pass 20 Nov 2018 136,221 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake low effort only 30kg.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 135,962 miles

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Rear Hand brake, Jolting on when applied.

Rear Brake Discs rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2016 135,636 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

handbrake shoes noisey

slight play in steering system noticed

surface scoring on all brake discs noted

Fail 18 Nov 2016 135,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17y (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust pipework rusty

front wipers poor

handbrake shoes noisey

rear no plate poor condition

slight play in steering system noticed

surface scoring on all brake discs noted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 135,316 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm ball joint has slight movement

rear registration plate is starting to delaminate

Fail 13 Nov 2015 135,316 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front inner steering arm ball joint has slight movement

rear registration plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Nov 2014 134,673 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 133,783 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs have slight scoring & surface rust.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 133,577 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front & rear brake discs surface rust through lack of use.

Fail 14 Nov 2012 133,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front & rear brake discs surface rust through lack of use.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 133,434 miles

all brake discs showing corrossion

both front fog lamps broken

exhaust pipework & joints rusty

front tyres getting low 225/45/17y

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 23 Nov 2010 131,405 miles

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

both front fog light units are cracked

both front tyres are getting low on tread

Fail 23 Nov 2010 131,405 miles

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

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

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

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

both front fog light units are cracked

both front tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 16 Nov 2009 128,202 miles

front and rear discs are slightly pitted (due to standing)

rear exhaust is in a poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2008 128,065 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2007 115,634 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front control arm bushes starting to split.

rear tyres low.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 94,904 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 94,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 68,480 miles

slight play o/s inner rack joint

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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AY52 XWR is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 AY52 XWR, 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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AY52 XWR is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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