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OV52 DBU

2002 Volvo S60

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

145,397 mi
Last recorded145,397 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 DBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 145,397 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 145,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 141,085 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 141,085 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Brackets broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 137,388 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 137,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 132,259 miles

All brake discs faces rusty

Nearside Front Tyre trads

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 132,259 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top mount excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

All brake discs faces rusty

Nearside Front Tyre trads

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 131,943 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 131,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 129,469 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 129,468 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2020 128,101 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 126,270 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 123,938 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 123,938 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 115,671 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 113,862 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 105,369 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 98,724 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 91,603 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 84,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,998 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 77,997 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,620 miles

Front brake pads worn.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 70,620 miles

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

Front brake pads worn.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 65,337 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 65,337 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 57,734 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 57,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 48,924 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 36,169 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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OV52 DBU is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 OV52 DBU, 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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OV52 DBU is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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