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BG53 FYD

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,974 mi
Last recorded103,974 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FYD
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 103,974 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 100,782 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 97,201 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 94,540 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 91,600 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 91,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,251 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 84,574 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,041 miles

Nearside Front nearside front headlamp wiper missing . scratching lenze

center pipe exhaust bracket missing

Fail 28 Aug 2015 77,806 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Stop lamp not working both outer (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front nearside front headlamp wiper missing . scratching lenze

center pipe exhaust bracket missing

Pass 8 Sep 2014 68,263 miles

exhaust bracket unattached

Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,617 miles

exhaust hangers unattached at rear

Fail 16 Sep 2013 61,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust hangers unattached at rear

Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Sep 2012 55,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Oct 2011 50,199 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 50,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 43,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 43,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,740 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,406 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,055 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,468 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 FYD is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FYD, 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 FYD registered?

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

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