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AV53 URJ

2003 Volvo S60

Red Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

249,991 mi
Last recorded249,991 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 URJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 249,991 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear box corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rears (5.3.2 (b))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

indicator stalk broken but still work

Pass 30 Aug 2019 238,801 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp lens badly damaged

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 238,801 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour also damaged (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lens badly damaged

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 227,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear light unit slightly damaged

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 227,834 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear light unit slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 217,475 miles

Front Lower Both front lower fog lamps not working.

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

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp lense damaged.

Offside Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Fail 29 Sep 2017 217,475 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Lower Both front lower fog lamps not working.

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

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp lense damaged.

Offside Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 206,606 miles

Offside Front Lower Foglamp lense damaged.

Offside Front Lower Foglamp not working.

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 206,287 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads Antiroll bar not centalised, offside rear close to coil spring. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Foglamp lense damaged.

Offside Front Lower Foglamp not working.

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 198,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Foglamp not working.

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

Offside Front Lower Foglamp lense damaged and not working.

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 183,772 miles

Offside front foglamp not working and lense broken.

Offside front headlamp wiper blade missing.

Fail 29 Sep 2014 183,772 miles

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

Offside front foglamp not working and lense broken.

Offside front headlamp wiper blade missing.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 169,294 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 157,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mounts weak

plastic sill covers fitted

rear shock absorbers coroded

top engine tie bar bush worn

Fail 27 Sep 2012 157,358 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mounts weak

plastic sill covers fitted

top engine tie bar bush worn

Pass 23 Sep 2011 145,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 145,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 134,334 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 134,204 miles

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

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

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2009 115,919 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 115,797 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 97,638 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 76,021 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 54,204 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 URJ is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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