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AK03 XSD

2003 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,498 mi
Last recorded109,498 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XSD
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 109,498 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 109,484 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 107,421 miles

Both rear shocks corroded

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake low

Fail 14 May 2025 107,421 miles

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

Both rear shocks corroded

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake low

Pass 15 May 2024 104,280 miles

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

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

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

Offside handbrake a bit low on effort

Pass 27 Apr 2023 100,870 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 100,670 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 100,388 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2021 100,388 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 100,124 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 100,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 99,807 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 99,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not seated (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 98,640 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 98,640 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 94,906 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 91,020 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 91,020 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,823 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,893 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,997 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,425 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,079 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 55,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both wiper blades slightly split

front brake pads low

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

slight play offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,357 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 47,357 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 40,333 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 40,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 31,751 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel

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 XSD is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSD, 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 XSD is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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