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NL52 MHX

2002 Volvo S60

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,668 mi
Last recorded86,668 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 MHX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 86,668 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 86,590 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 82,709 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 79,014 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 79,014 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 74,105 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,952 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,713 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 61,825 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 58,184 miles

nsf inner track-rod slightly worn

Pass 21 Sep 2017 54,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 7 Sep 2016 50,121 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 7 Sep 2016 50,121 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 2 Sep 2015 45,809 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 45,809 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 41,534 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 37,033 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,242 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,127 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 33,127 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,109 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,724 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 28,656 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,656 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,361 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,561 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 20,374 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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NL52 MHX is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL52 MHX, 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 NL52 MHX registered?

NL52 MHX is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is NL52 MHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL52 MHX shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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