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AU53 ZPM

2003 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,901 mi
Last recorded143,901 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZPM
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 143,901 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2015 134,275 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 134,275 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 125,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 119,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2013 119,115 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 107,514 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 107,514 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2011 93,494 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 91,385 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 80,737 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm and bald on outer edge

water in offside head light

Fail 21 Oct 2009 80,737 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre 2mm and bald on outer edge

water in offside head light

Pass 25 Oct 2008 68,127 miles

both front tyres 3mm and wearing on edges

Fail 25 Oct 2008 68,127 miles

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

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

both front tyres 3mm and wearing on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,135 miles

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

nearside and offside front discs are slightly warped

Fail 22 Oct 2007 55,126 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

hand brake lever has high operation

nearside and offside front discs are slightly warped

there is a noise from the nearside rear wheel when the hand brake is applied

Pass 26 Oct 2006 39,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZPM is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AU53 ZPM, 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 ZPM is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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