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LF52 BUW

2002 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,127 mi
Last recorded76,127 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 BUW
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 76,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 74,076 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rear box but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres also worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 73,187 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front suspension arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 72,313 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 72,313 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 42,518 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,416 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 68,551 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 68,551 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,037 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 64,076 miles

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 64,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,720 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 59,603 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,596 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 57,596 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,039 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 49,772 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,408 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 47,408 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 44,196 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,196 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,814 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,727 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 33,463 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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LF52 BUW is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LF52 BUW, 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 LF52 BUW registered?

LF52 BUW is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is LF52 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 BUW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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