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AO53 LGV

2003 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

179,365 mi
Last recorded179,365 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LGV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 179,365 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 179,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 177,009 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 170,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 170,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 167,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 163,608 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 160,512 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2020 160,512 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 156,644 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 156,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 150,161 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 143,057 miles

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

Offside Front DRIVESHAFT ABS RING BROKEN

Pass 14 Nov 2016 132,060 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 132,060 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 121,155 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 121,155 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 109,654 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 101,767 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 93,605 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 83,776 miles

Both front control arms, bushes in poor condition

Front and rear brake discs poor condition on inside faces

Fail 14 Nov 2011 83,776 miles

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

Both front control arms, bushes in poor condition

Front and rear brake discs poor condition on inside faces

Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,285 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 68,359 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,114 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 56,447 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 44,695 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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AO53 LGV is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 AO53 LGV, 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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What year was AO53 LGV registered?

AO53 LGV is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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