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AF53 WHW

2003 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

233,001 mi
Last recorded233,001 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 233,001 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 217,859 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 217,851 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 203,923 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 188,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 168,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 147,794 miles

o/s/f headlight lens damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2009 127,197 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 127,173 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 108,586 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 89,202 miles

slight wear to both front lower suspension arm forward inner mounting bushes.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 67,641 miles

offside rear brakepad worn down to 1.5mm min req thickness (cannot see inner pads)

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 WHW is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WHW, 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 WHW registered?

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

Is AF53 WHW safe to buy?

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