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SV52 FWF

2002 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

167,834 mi
Last recorded167,834 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S6099,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 FWF
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 167,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 167,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 164,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Underside corroded in places

Pass 19 Jan 2024 160,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 156,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 156,163 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 156,136 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

hand brake lever high

n/s number plate light not working

rear exhaust has slight leak

Pass 19 Oct 2021 145,727 miles

engine damp

h/b lever high

Pass 3 Sep 2020 144,345 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

rear exhaust bracket broken but supported

Pass 4 Sep 2019 140,506 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 133,867 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 133,747 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 124,140 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 114,316 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

airbag light does not illuminate

indicator tell tail lights in-op but sound on is

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust sikencer bracket broken but still supported

Fail 31 Jul 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

airbag light does not illuminate

indicator tell tail lights in-op but sound on is

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust sikencer bracket broken but still supported

Pass 12 Jul 2013 103,611 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 103,074 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 89,455 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 82,852 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 69,992 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 61,284 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 56,937 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 54,771 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 54,740 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 49,837 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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SV52 FWF is a 2002 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SV52 FWF, 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 SV52 FWF registered?

SV52 FWF is a 2002 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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