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BG03 JWE

2003 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,518 mi
Last recorded120,518 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 JWE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 120,518 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 112,716 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 112,266 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 105,511 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 105,511 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 98,420 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 98,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,790 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 92,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 84,978 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,755 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 72,882 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in bothh inner steering rods

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,882 miles

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

slight play in bothh inner steering rods

Pass 30 Sep 2009 67,623 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 59,680 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 50,316 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)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 50,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 41,204 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,150 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 39,150 miles

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

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

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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BG03 JWE is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BG03 JWE, 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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BG03 JWE is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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