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MK52 GVV

2002 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

217,296 mi
Last recorded217,296 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 GVV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 217,296 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 198,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 185,459 miles

wear on roll bar D bushes

Fail 30 Sep 2021 185,457 miles

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

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

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

wear on roll bar D bushes

Pass 15 Sep 2020 180,097 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 180,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 170,683 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 164,199 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 154,299 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 146,827 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 146,827 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 137,173 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 127,920 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 117,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 117,925 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 107,939 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 101,775 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 97,057 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 97,057 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 89,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 89,154 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 81,892 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 72,815 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 72,815 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 63,722 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 62,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MK52 GVV is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK52 GVV, 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 MK52 GVV registered?

MK52 GVV is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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