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AP52 BXE

2003 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

197,902 mi
Last recorded197,902 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 BXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 197,902 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 190,124 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 190,124 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 183,036 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 175,364 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 175,266 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 166,213 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 166,117 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 163,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Jan 2011 163,645 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jan 2010 155,932 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 152,205 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 152,101 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 142,382 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 142,382 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 132,831 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 132,831 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 123,570 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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AP52 BXE is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AP52 BXE, 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 BXE registered?

AP52 BXE is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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