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AO03 XDJ

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,803 mi
Last recorded137,803 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 137,803 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 130,626 miles

Rear brakes imbalanced by 26 percent but locking on both sides

Fail 15 Nov 2019 130,509 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal in fuel cap perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 121,233 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing device damaged

fuel filter corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2017 107,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front driveshaft oil seal on the side of the gearbox leaking oil

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 107,321 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and top dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front driveshaft oil seal on the side of the gearbox leaking oil

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 95,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 82,378 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

rear brakes slightly uneven

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 13 Mar 2014 74,189 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

rear brakes slightly uneven

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 11 Mar 2013 66,902 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

front brake pads 75% worn

n/s front tyre worn on edges

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 13 Mar 2012 60,415 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

both rear tyre valves starting to split

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 5 Mar 2012 60,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

both rear tyre valves starting to split

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 9 Apr 2011 54,332 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 54,332 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,351 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Fail 28 Apr 2010 47,351 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,735 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 38,735 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 30,737 miles

Front & rear tyres showing signs of uneven wear.

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 24,011 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,011 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,425 miles

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

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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AO03 XDJ is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AO03 XDJ, 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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AO03 XDJ is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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