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AK03 DYU

2003 Volvo S60

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,933 mi
Last recorded168,933 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DYU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 168,933 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 159,310 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 159,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 151,200 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 150,048 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 144,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 143,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 136,810 miles

signs of rusting to rear brake discs

Pass 15 Mar 2011 128,030 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 128,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 120,920 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS FRONT BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT / DETERIORATE / BECOMING WORN / SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR / MOVEMENT DEVELOPING / ADVISE TO REPLACE SOON / CHECK ON TYRE WEAR REGULAR

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BACK BOX HEAVLY CORRODED / BECOMING WEAK AROUND SEAM / STARTING TO SPLIT SLIGHTLY / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P....

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL KERB DAMAGED / SMALL CUT / DEEP NOT TO CORDS / ADVISE TO REPLACE 225 / 45 / 17 Y

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 29 Sep 2009 117,580 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 117,580 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 102,392 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake needs adjusting

rear number plate

Pass 27 Sep 2008 102,392 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake needs adjusting

rear number plate

Pass 29 Aug 2007 82,124 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 66,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 66,810 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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AK03 DYU is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol 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 AK03 DYU, 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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AK03 DYU is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 9 March 2003.

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