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AV53 ABZ

2003 Volvo S60

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

142,784 mi
Last recorded142,784 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ABZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 142,784 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 142,394 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 134,110 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 134,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 126,388 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 122,300 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 117,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 111,853 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 101,378 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 93,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 84,655 miles

engine cover and tray fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 77,166 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 77,166 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,607 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight inner edge wear

Fail 10 Mar 2015 74,607 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s/r tyre has slight inner edge wear

Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,549 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 68,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 61,917 miles

centre exhaust section rearmost mounting bar corroded

fuel filler cap seal perished

Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,891 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 47,436 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 28 Jan 2011 47,435 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,123 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 35,910 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,462 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,395 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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AV53 ABZ is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AV53 ABZ, 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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AV53 ABZ is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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