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AF53 RTO

2003 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,535 mi
Last recorded135,535 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RTO
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 135,535 miles

engine pan fitted.

tested in wet conditions.

Fail 29 Mar 2018 135,531 miles

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

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

engine pan fitted.

tested in wet conditions.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 134,630 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine, sill and under body covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2017 134,630 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine, sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 130,501 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S/R LIGHT LENSE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 130,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

DAMAGE TO O/S/R LIGHT LENSE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 123,820 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S/R LIGHT LENSE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 117,476 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGES

DAMAGE TO O/S/R LIGHT LENSE

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/R TYRE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

STONE CHIP IN O/S HEADLAMP GLASS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2013 117,476 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGES

DAMAGE TO O/S/R LIGHT LENSE

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/R TYRE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

STONE CHIP IN O/S HEADLAMP GLASS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 110,261 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R SEAT BELT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/R TYRE

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 110,259 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R SEAT BELT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/R TYRE

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 103,031 miles

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/R TYRE

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 3 Aug 2011 103,020 miles

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

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

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

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/R TYRE

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 6 Aug 2010 92,040 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 91,952 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 70,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 65,123 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,908 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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AF53 RTO is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 96,307 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 AF53 RTO, 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 23 years old, this Volvo S60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF53 RTO registered?

AF53 RTO is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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