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AV53 VEK

2003 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,152 mi
Last recorded102,152 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VEK
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 102,152 miles

offside rear and nearside rear slight twist to break flexis

Fail 16 Jan 2015 102,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear and nearside rear slight twist to break flexis

Pass 27 Feb 2014 96,325 miles

Both rear brake flexi's slightly twisted.

Drivers wiper blade split.

Exhaust catching rear bumper.

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Passenger wiper blade poor condition.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 96,324 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear brake flexi's slightly twisted.

Drivers wiper blade split.

Exhaust catching rear bumper.

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Passenger wiper blade poor condition.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,967 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust hanger insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2013 87,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2012 79,733 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 79,733 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 70,814 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,161 miles

please note front tyres touching wheel arch linners on lock

Pass 7 Mar 2009 55,140 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 48,381 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 40,577 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 VEK is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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