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BF53 ZHC

2003 Volvo S60

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

102,151 mi
Last recorded102,151 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ZHC
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 102,151 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 101,031 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 101,024 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Both front flexie brake hoses split. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 100,462 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 98,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 96,314 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 96,314 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 94,021 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 94,021 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 90,522 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking outer edge

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 90,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking outer edge

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,025 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 88,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 86,050 miles

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats

Fail 22 Mar 2014 86,037 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats

Pass 21 Mar 2013 83,441 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 80,521 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 80,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 72,795 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 72,795 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 58,648 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 50,078 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 50,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,781 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 42,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 36,315 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 36,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 24,026 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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BF53 ZHC is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BF53 ZHC, 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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BF53 ZHC is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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