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OV52 CXE

2002 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,893 mi
Last recorded164,893 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 CXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 164,893 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 157,010 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 157,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 152,533 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 146,853 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

General under body corrosion to suspension components

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 146,853 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

General under body corrosion to suspension components

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 140,451 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 136,729 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 130,352 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 123,341 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (2.4.G.2)

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2018 123,332 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (2.4.G.2)

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 116,829 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 110,988 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (2.4.G.2)

both sides steering rack worn

Pass 18 Apr 2015 104,223 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 97,898 miles

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

slight play in steering.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,624 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes in poor condition recommend replacement

lock stops worn

play in steering

Fail 18 Apr 2013 87,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

front lower suspension arm bushes in poor condition recommend replacement

lock stops worn

offside rear tyre on limit needs changing now

play in steering

Pass 22 Apr 2012 78,170 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn.

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 23 Apr 2011 68,467 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 68,446 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 62,122 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 52,073 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,424 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,064 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,691 miles

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

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

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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OV52 CXE is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV52 CXE, 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 OV52 CXE registered?

OV52 CXE is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is OV52 CXE safe to buy?

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