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BF53 ZKY

2003 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,924 mi
Last recorded175,924 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ZKY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 175,924 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Holed and blowing slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 170,203 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust holed and blowing slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram components slightly misaligned Fluid leaking from steering rack /joint (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 170,201 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Can't open cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust holed and blowing slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulbs have turned white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram components slightly misaligned Fluid leaking from steering rack /joint (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Offside Power steering fluid level below minimum Level very low due to leak (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 164,969 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very small hole in pipe at rear. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 164,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very small hole in pipe at rear. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 159,880 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicator bulbs are showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Parking brake only just passed,needs attention.

Pass 6 Mar 2019 149,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper position lamp not working

Offside Front steering rack dammp

Fail 5 Mar 2019 149,663 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper position lamp not working

Offside Front steering rack dammp

Pass 13 Oct 2017 134,614 miles

Front indicators slightly discoloured

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 126,772 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 119,995 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 113,674 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 107,931 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 107,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 105,388 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 103,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust bracket corroded system still supported

Fail 24 Oct 2012 103,473 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust bracket corroded system still supported

Pass 8 Oct 2011 98,240 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 98,240 miles

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

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside rear brake pos sticking when hot

Pass 15 Oct 2010 91,424 miles

both front arms front bushes weak

play in offside of steering rack under load

Fail 17 Oct 2009 72,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 72,436 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,037 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,989 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 46,983 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,413 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 37,248 miles

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

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

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 ZKY is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZKY, 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 ZKY is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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