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OV52 ONS

2002 Volvo S60

Red Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,842 mi
Last recorded90,842 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 ONS
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 90,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated front both n/s o/s brake hoses worn [cracking] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 85,640 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated front both n/s o/s brake hoses showing signs of wear [cracking] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 1 May 2024 81,708 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front both n/s o/s inner steering arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

little reserve ravel in handbrake

Fail 1 May 2024 81,708 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working front o/s side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps rear both n/s o/s number plate lights out (4.7.2 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front both n/s o/s inner steering arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

little reserve ravel in handbrake

Pass 3 May 2023 77,314 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front both n/s o/s inner steering arm ball joints worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly rear handbrake grabbing slightly. (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 3 May 2023 77,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front n/s lower inner [front] bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front both n/s o/s inner steering arm ball joints worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly rear handbrake grabbing slightly. (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 12 May 2022 74,298 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S + O/S ()

Pass 2 Jul 2021 73,176 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jul 2021 73,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle HITTING WHEEL ARCH (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.2.3 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2020 72,032 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 72,032 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,015 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 65,605 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 63,605 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 63,605 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 61,695 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 59,457 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 59,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,057 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 55,052 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 52,667 miles

outer side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,478 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 47,634 miles

fuel filler cap seal cracking up

Pass 21 Aug 2009 45,248 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 41,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,847 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,648 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,742 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 ONS is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ONS, 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 ONS registered?

OV52 ONS is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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