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MW51 OGV

2002 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,327 mi
Last recorded148,327 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 OGV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 148,327 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 148,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 145,541 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 145,541 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 143,515 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MOUNTING PLATE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MOUNTING PLATE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 143,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MOUNTING PLATE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MOUNTING PLATE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 141,177 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 141,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 138,790 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 136,032 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 136,032 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 132,698 miles

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 132,698 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 129,306 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 129,306 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 124,238 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filter ends ()

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Fail 31 Jan 2017 124,188 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall cracked, split and leaking air (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filter ends ()

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 121,378 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 121,297 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 120,650 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 115,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust pipe & brackets rusty front/rear.

slight deterioration fuel cap seal

Fail 4 Feb 2014 115,282 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

crack in front screen offside lower

exhaust rusty pipe/brackets

Pass 4 Feb 2014 115,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

crack in front screen offside lower

exhaust rusty pipe/brackets

Pass 15 Feb 2013 114,707 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

small crack o/s/f lower corner

Fail 15 Feb 2013 114,707 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

small crack o/s/f lower corner

Pass 16 Feb 2012 114,146 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

small crack o/s/f lower screen

some cracking tread & 12mm cut in tread n/s/rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2011 112,853 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs worn & corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2011 112,853 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 103,951 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 91,598 miles

both front susp arm bushs worn slightly

Fail 20 Mar 2009 91,598 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both front susp arm bushs worn slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2008 79,356 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 63,706 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 63,706 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,131 miles

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

power steering reservoir level low

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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MW51 OGV is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MW51 OGV, 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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MW51 OGV is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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