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AP52 BSU

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,910 mi
Last recorded164,910 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 BSU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 164,910 miles

both front brake flexi pipes degraded change asap

both no plate lights poor output within limits t/o/test

o/s front sus arm rear bush worn not exc movement

o/s rear anti roll bar link b/joint worn within limts t/o/test

Fail 9 Jan 2013 164,909 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake flexi pipes degraded change asap

both no plate lights poor output within limits t/o/test

o/s front sus arm rear bush worn not exc movement

o/s rear anti roll bar link b/joint worn within limts t/o/test

Pass 21 Jan 2012 157,283 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 132,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

slight play o/s and n/s steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2009 90,387 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 90,384 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 90,326 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 85,218 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 58,342 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight play in both inner steering rack joints.

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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AP52 BSU is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP52 BSU, 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 AP52 BSU registered?

AP52 BSU is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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