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AO53 TXJ

2003 Volvo S60

Green Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,168 mi
Last recorded180,168 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 TXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 180,168 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 180,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 26 May 2015 173,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 173,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 164,548 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 155,237 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 146,302 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 132,230 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 132,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 112,585 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 112,585 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 93,199 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 93,199 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 64,528 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 43,066 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 TXJ is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Green with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AO53 TXJ, 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 TXJ registered?

AO53 TXJ is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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