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NL52 MKE

2002 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 MKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2025

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 126,898 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 126,898 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 123,090 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 123,090 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 118,467 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 118,467 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 115,191 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 115,191 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 111,891 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 111,891 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 108,330 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 107,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 107,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 106,693 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 106,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 105,810 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 105,810 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 104,625 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 158,364 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 103,397 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 103,397 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 102,444 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 101,137 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 101,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 96,291 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 91,428 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery is getting flat charging system needs checking

fuel cap rubber seal cracked

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

under bonnet water drains are blocked

Fail 29 Dec 2010 91,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery is getting flat charging system needs checking

fuel cap rubber seal cracked

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

under bonnet water drains are blocked

Pass 31 Dec 2009 86,452 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 81,544 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 72,438 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 72,438 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,562 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2006 55,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 42,982 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 MKE is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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