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KV52 YFS

2002 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

193,313 mi
Last recorded193,313 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 YFS
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 193,313 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 193,296 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened both no clearance to body rub marks on inner wing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 191,174 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 185,800 miles

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2023 185,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2022 181,073 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 174,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

overall service brakes performance effort low at 55%

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

rear parking brakes overall performance effort low at 18%

Fail 9 Jul 2021 174,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread is split deep enough to expose the ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

overall service brakes performance effort low at 55%

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

rear parking brakes overall performance effort low at 18%

Pass 14 Jul 2020 168,247 miles

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

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

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

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

slight travel on park brake lever

Pass 15 Apr 2019 159,957 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 152,641 miles

Evidence of a power steering pipe rubbing on the offside driveshaft

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both offside tyres have had repairs to the sidewall

nearside rear brake hose slightly kinked

offside rear tyre has a temporary puncture repair

Fail 24 Apr 2018 152,641 miles

Evidence of a power steering pipe rubbing on the offside driveshaft

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both offside tyres have had repairs to the sidewall

nearside rear brake hose slightly kinked

offside rear tyre has a temporary puncture repair

Pass 20 Apr 2017 142,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear brake hose slightly kinked

Pass 6 May 2016 133,414 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 129,752 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 124,739 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 124,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 119,744 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 119,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 113,178 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 113,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 106,039 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 81,330 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 81,330 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 67,942 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 67,942 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 56,025 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 56,025 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

advise front brake pads look to be getting low advise replacement

advise some wear and corrosion to nsr disc

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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KV52 YFS is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KV52 YFS, 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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KV52 YFS is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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