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SL52 XMU

2002 Volvo S60

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

175,207 mi
Last recorded175,207 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 XMU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 175,207 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 175,173 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb possibly incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 162,482 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 162,461 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2016 145,439 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 145,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 141,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most - CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 130,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

evidence of front tyres fouling inner wheel arches

front lower arm foremost bushes worn

Pass 3 Oct 2014 130,892 miles

evidence of front tyres fouling inner wheel arches

front lower arm foremost bushes worn

Pass 19 Sep 2009 99,119 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 99,119 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 89,290 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 89,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 66,490 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 47,868 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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SL52 XMU is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SL52 XMU, 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 SL52 XMU registered?

SL52 XMU is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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