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AF53 WGW

2003 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,757 mi
Last recorded205,757 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 205,757 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 205,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested Due To Power Steering Leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking DANGEROUS (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlight Wipers Defective

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

Offside Front Fog Light Not Working

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 202,519 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front fog light inop

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer outer skin rusting

Fail 27 Nov 2019 202,518 miles

Central Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side of lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front fog light inop

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer outer skin rusting

Pass 29 Nov 2018 194,397 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

both front lower [front of] wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 16 Nov 2017 189,579 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 189,579 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 181,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 180,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear body has damage

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 173,355 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer surface.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 164,367 miles

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

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2015 164,199 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2014 152,346 miles

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

all pipes not checked

Pass 23 Feb 2013 142,227 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 132,842 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 124,915 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 113,424 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 101,190 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Feb 2009 101,190 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 88,625 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 74,674 miles

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

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

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 WGW is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WGW, 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 WGW is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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