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BG03 MGX

2003 Volvo S60

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,490 mi
Last recorded148,490 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 MGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 148,490 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 148,486 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 141,464 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 132,661 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 132,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise corrosion to rear brake discs

front brake discs worn & lipped

offside & nearside front tyres worn near bald inner edge

oil levcel low

slight play in offside s/rack

Pass 11 Apr 2011 119,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wiper noise but clean screen

Pass 29 Mar 2010 105,631 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 105,294 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 87,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2009 87,807 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2008 72,981 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 58,860 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,584 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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BG03 MGX is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Yellow 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 BG03 MGX, 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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What year was BG03 MGX registered?

BG03 MGX is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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