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BU52 WFZ

2002 Volvo S60

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,143 mi
Last recorded100,143 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 100,143 miles

slight oil leak gear box side

various point of surface corrosion underneath the vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2024 99,882 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded

various point of surface corrosion underneath the vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2023 99,771 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Pass 15 Sep 2022 99,094 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 96,901 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 93,388 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 93,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 90,377 miles

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

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

both front drop links have slight play

both rear drop links have slight play

both rear tyres have slight cracks in treads but not to cords

power steering pipe has a slight misting of oil

Pass 18 Sep 2018 88,142 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake travel high, but has reserve travel

Pass 19 Sep 2017 83,717 miles

rear number plate water marked

Fail 19 Sep 2017 83,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear number plate water marked

Pass 10 Sep 2016 76,537 miles

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

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

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

rear springs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2015 71,434 miles

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

Offside Front sidewall damaged(not to cords)

Offside Rear spring corroded

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

beam pattern deteriorated on n/s headlamp

both front lock stops worn

fuel filter corroded

low output from front sidelamps(bulbs deteriorated)

undertray fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 14 Sep 2015 71,363 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken off rear silencer (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front sidewall damaged(not to cords)

Offside Rear spring corroded

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

beam pattern deteriorated on n/s headlamp

both front lock stops worn

fuel filter corroded

low output from front sidelamps(bulbs deteriorated)

undertray fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 20 Sep 2014 67,111 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,726 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 61,726 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 58,921 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 58,921 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 52,253 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 45,128 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 45,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 38,343 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 38,343 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 30,890 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,229 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,982 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 17,032 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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BU52 WFZ is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU52 WFZ, 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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BU52 WFZ is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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