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AK53 WYW

2003 Volvo S60

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,274 mi
Last recorded145,274 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WYW
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 145,274 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 145,274 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 139,581 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 139,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 127,300 miles

front chassis rusted sligtley

rear chassis rusted slightley.

Fail 26 Sep 2015 127,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front chassis rusted sligtley

rear chassis rusted slightley.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 118,516 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 118,516 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 108,410 miles

NSF tyre has small cuts/splits in outter side wall not to cords

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 96,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 96,958 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 86,217 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 86,217 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cuts in o/s/r tyre

front brake pads low

front tyres worn on inner edges

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 18 Nov 2010 74,822 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear discs slighty scored

Pass 18 Nov 2010 74,822 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear discs slighty scored

Pass 9 Nov 2009 62,319 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 50,772 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 50,772 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear top sidelight inoperative

Pass 16 Nov 2007 40,624 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 40,624 miles

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

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)

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

nail in offside rear tyre and outer wall cut

Pass 21 Nov 2006 31,154 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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AK53 WYW is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AK53 WYW, 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 WYW is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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