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OV52 FHP

2002 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,537 mi
Last recorded156,537 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 FHP
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 156,537 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 155,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 153,639 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 151,772 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 148,547 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 148,547 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 147,007 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 144,137 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 141,440 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 137,967 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2016 132,463 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 132,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) end of steering rack excessive play (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 127,538 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 127,538 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 122,366 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 122,365 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 117,196 miles

slight play in both front ball joints

worn front wishbone bushes both sides

Pass 26 Jun 2012 110,251 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

slight play in front wishbone front bush

Fail 26 Jun 2012 110,251 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

slight play in front wishbone front bush

Pass 25 Jul 2011 103,916 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 95,728 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 95,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 86,957 miles

slight play in steering rack track rod

Fail 23 Jul 2009 86,957 miles

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

slight play in steering rack track rod

Pass 16 Jul 2008 78,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 78,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 66,496 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 60,983 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 60,983 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges,close to borderline

Pass 1 Nov 2005 39,663 miles

slight play in steering rack on n/s

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 FHP is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FHP, 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 FHP is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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