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BF03 XBB

2003 Volvo S60

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,667 mi
Last recorded135,667 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XBB
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 135,667 miles

light scratches windscreen

signs of binding o/s/r brake

Pass 11 Apr 2019 133,226 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 129,727 miles

N/S/F SHOCKER WEEPING OIL

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 129,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

N/S/F SHOCKER WEEPING OIL

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 124,536 miles

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

slight wear both inner track rods

Pass 12 Apr 2016 119,621 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight wear both front inner track rod joints

Pass 23 Apr 2015 114,380 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 114,380 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 110,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 110,186 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 101,601 miles

offside and nearside front whishbone bushes very well worn

Pass 2 May 2012 93,237 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 89,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

play in o/s knuckle joint

Fail 27 Mar 2009 79,078 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 79,078 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 66,936 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 56,789 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 49,525 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 47,472 miles

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

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

front tyres very low on inner edges

play in offside front inner track rod joint

Fail 30 Mar 2006 47,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres very low on inner edges

play in offside front inner track rod joint

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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BF03 XBB is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF03 XBB, 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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BF03 XBB is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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