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AF53 WFX

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,902 mi
Last recorded144,902 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 144,902 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 144,900 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 141,444 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Fail 27 Feb 2025 141,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 21 Mar 2024 138,494 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever has small amount of reserve travel suggest adjustment required

Pass 14 Mar 2023 135,679 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 130,913 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside front ()

Pass 11 Mar 2021 128,478 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside front inner joints ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 126,517 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has a excess amount of movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Fail 3 Mar 2020 126,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has a excess amount of movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Pass 7 Mar 2019 118,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm on inner edge of tread worn very low on both edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread at 3mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm worn very low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 118,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm on inner edge of tread worn very low on both edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread at 3mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm worn very low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 109,347 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 98,188 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,386 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 75,494 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 67,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Mar 2014 67,825 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,907 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 53,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 50,717 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 50,717 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,330 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 43,480 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 38,304 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 WFX is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AF53 WFX, 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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AF53 WFX is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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