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BG53 FYH

2003 Volvo S60

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,663 mi
Last recorded158,663 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FYH
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 158,663 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre inner shoulder worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and Lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 16%.Requires adjustment or repair

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 158,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside rear tyre inner shoulder worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and Lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 16%.Requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 153,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 153,482 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 145,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage to windscreen out of swept area

Pass 14 Feb 2014 145,520 miles

slight damage to windscreen out of swept area

Pass 19 Sep 2011 129,204 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 120,914 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 111,123 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 111,122 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front lower balljoint appears to be fitted incorrectly

offside inner cv boot leaking grease

offside wiper blade not in good condition

Fail 25 Sep 2008 93,360 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 93,360 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 67,733 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 49,147 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FYH is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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