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AJ03 YGH

2003 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

169,340 mi
Last recorded169,340 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YGH
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 169,340 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 169,340 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 165,654 miles

n/s mirror damaged

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2023 162,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 158,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp damaged but beam pattern ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

goods in rear seat belts not checked

Fail 30 Aug 2022 158,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner edge (pads ok) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp damaged but beam pattern ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (pads ok half worn) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

goods in rear seat belts not checked

Pass 1 Sep 2021 152,851 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and offside side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Intercooler slightly damaged and damp with oil

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front fog lamp slightly insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2021 152,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and offside side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Intercooler slightly damaged and damp with oil

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front fog lamp slightly insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2020 148,829 miles

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 29 Jul 2020 148,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (hub to lower arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 8 May 2019 143,738 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 137,301 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and perished

Fail 14 May 2018 137,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and perished

Pass 15 May 2017 132,828 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 129,365 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 129,365 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 123,683 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 May 2015 123,683 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 May 2014 118,270 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 113,420 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 108,945 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 108,945 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 101,041 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 104,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 99,148 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres foul inner wheel arches

Pass 11 May 2009 92,722 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 92,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front steering bump stops worn - both sides

Pass 6 May 2008 84,549 miles

front tyres close to wheel archs on full lock

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Apr 2007 67,130 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 67,130 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 51,454 miles

front & rear registration letters & numbers 2 tons colour

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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AJ03 YGH is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AJ03 YGH, 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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AJ03 YGH is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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