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BG53 FSF

2003 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,134 mi
Last recorded188,134 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FSF
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 188,134 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around rear centre exhaust mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 187,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around rear centre exhaust mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 176,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 167,431 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 158,452 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 147,631 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box top skin

cracking starting to n/s/f shocker top mounting

cracking/perishing to front brake hoses

cracking/splitting to o/s/f shocker top mounting

front brake discs worn/thining

wear to rear lower suspension arms inner bushes

Fail 5 Apr 2016 147,541 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to exhaust back box top skin

cracking starting to n/s/f shocker top mounting

cracking/perishing to front brake hoses

cracking/splitting to o/s/f shocker top mounting

front brake discs worn/thining

wear to rear lower suspension arms inner bushes

Pass 4 Mar 2015 138,039 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 134,995 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 131,107 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 128,372 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 124,493 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 117,375 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 107,695 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 84,008 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 75,234 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 75,233 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,343 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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BG53 FSF is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG53 FSF, 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 BG53 FSF registered?

BG53 FSF is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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