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AV03 BUP

2003 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,070 mi
Last recorded181,070 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BUP
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 181,070 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 170,999 miles

O/S/F indicator chipped.

O/S/R handbrake efficiency low.

Rear number plate slightly de-laminated.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 159,324 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 146,906 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONES BUSHES SHOWING WEAR

N/S/R/ROAD WHEEL BUCKLED

Fail 24 Jul 2009 146,905 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

BOTH FRONT WISHBONES BUSHES SHOWING WEAR

N/S/R/ROAD WHEEL BUCKLED

Pass 21 May 2008 137,375 miles

slight knocking from front suspension links

Fail 9 May 2008 137,243 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

slight knocking from front suspension links

Pass 27 Apr 2007 129,389 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 112,107 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 110,568 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 110,566 miles

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 110,565 miles

Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 BUP is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV03 BUP, 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 AV03 BUP registered?

AV03 BUP is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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