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AU53 RYM

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,929 mi
Last recorded138,929 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 RYM
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2024 138,929 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

near side front head lamp has a damaged front lens.

near side rear brake has been very hot. unable to rotate wheel by hand.

Pass 16 Jan 2023 136,699 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 18 Jan 2022 130,391 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s inner bottom arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 31 Dec 2020 122,596 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Fail 31 Dec 2020 122,596 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 30 Dec 2019 117,022 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

sill covers and under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 7 Jan 2019 109,760 miles

Nearside Front headlamp damaged

sill covers and under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 7 Jan 2019 109,760 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlamp damaged

sill covers and under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 16 Jan 2018 102,790 miles

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

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

sill covers/under trays fitted unable to inspect certain items

Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,860 miles

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

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

plastic under tray covering mot-able items

Pass 14 Jan 2016 90,247 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 85,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 85,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2014 78,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 68,020 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 58,280 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,246 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,031 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,597 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,529 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 22,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 14,864 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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AU53 RYM is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AU53 RYM, 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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AU53 RYM is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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