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AK53 WLP

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,226 mi
Last recorded170,226 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WLP
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 170,226 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front slight free play detected in inner steering rack arm

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 163,504 miles

Offside Front Lower slight free play detected in suspension

both sides front brake discs badly lipped

exhaust rear support brackets rotten braking away

Pass 15 Jul 2020 158,761 miles

Offside Front movement free play detected in steering arm

Fail 6 Jul 2020 158,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 225/45zr17-94w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front movement free play detected in steering arm

Pass 10 Jul 2019 147,815 miles

slight play in near side front lower arm front bush

Fail 9 Jul 2019 147,815 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight play in near side front lower arm front bush

Pass 6 Jul 2018 139,615 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Jul 2018 139,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2017 130,981 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 125,938 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arms (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 125,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arms (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 118,559 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 111,917 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 102,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 92,430 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 92,430 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 82,896 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 May 2010 71,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 71,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 59,484 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,932 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,650 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel

unable to check inner brake 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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AK53 WLP is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AK53 WLP, 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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AK53 WLP is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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