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BG53 FSO

2003 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,139 mi
Last recorded103,139 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 103,139 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 103,139 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 91,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 86,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 82,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 77,771 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 73,104 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 73,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 60,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 60,946 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,136 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

fuel cap seal perished

headlamp deflectors fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2017 60,136 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

fuel cap seal perished

headlamp deflectors fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 56,454 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,574 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,001 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 45,195 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,874 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2011 38,604 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 33,913 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,913 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,564 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 22,397 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,732 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 17,382 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 FSO is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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