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AV03 BUH

2003 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

210,720 mi
Last recorded210,720 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BUH
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 210,720 miles

Both rear sill areas corroded

Nearside Numberplate lamp dim

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 207,473 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

Handbrake poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 203,319 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 203,319 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 198,979 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake effort low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 5 Mar 2022 195,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 6 Mar 2021 191,192 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2020 188,946 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 8 Feb 2020 188,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 23 Feb 2019 182,704 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2018 176,520 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 176,518 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting rusted and broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 169,465 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 169,448 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 161,507 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 154,184 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 153,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 144,314 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 134,449 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 125,190 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 112,760 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 101,255 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 90,429 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 78,726 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 64,441 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 46,523 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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AV03 BUH is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AV03 BUH, 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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AV03 BUH is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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