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FV52 LMX

2002 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,168 mi
Last recorded137,168 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 LMX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 137,168 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

slight fuel misting on nearside of fuel tank

vehicle under shield fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2025 136,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle under shield fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2025 136,408 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle under shield fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2024 135,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside parking brake low effort

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 132,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 132,683 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 129,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 124,601 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 121,060 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 121,060 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Service brake lagging in operation brake pedal excess travel (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 116,760 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 116,670 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 112,755 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 112,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 108,713 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 108,713 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting above rear axle insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 104,535 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust secure

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

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

Offside play in steering rack arm

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 104,497 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust secure

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

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

Offside play in steering rack arm

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 99,614 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust & brackets slightly deteriated

Fail 24 Feb 2015 99,614 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust & brackets slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Mar 2014 95,477 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 95,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 88,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 88,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,344 miles

Airbag warning light on dash

Handbrake lever travel high

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,562 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,303 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

Pass 28 Apr 2009 71,245 miles

o/s inner steering rack arm slight play

service airbag light on

Pass 22 Apr 2008 64,392 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 64,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 55,726 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 41,873 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 40,595 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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FV52 LMX is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 FV52 LMX, 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 FV52 LMX registered?

FV52 LMX is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 26 December 2002.

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The MOT history for FV52 LMX shows 33 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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