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BG53 GHK

2003 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

218,238 mi
Last recorded218,238 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 GHK
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 218,238 miles

oil leak-front registration plate slightly deteriorated-nsf tyre edges worn-osr tyre inner edge worn low-

osr lens slightly damaged-parking brake passed on limit-nsf track rod end slight play-rear brake pads wearing low-

Fail 26 Sep 2025 218,238 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak-front registration plate slightly deteriorated-nsf tyre edges worn-osr tyre inner edge worn low-

osr lens slightly damaged-parking brake passed on limit-nsf track rod end slight play-rear brake pads wearing low-

Pass 23 Sep 2024 205,577 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 192,410 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 184,503 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 22 Sep 2021 180,948 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 179,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 198,449 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 192,963 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes pass and advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 192,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes pass and advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 175,205 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 175,204 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 158,294 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 158,291 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 143,297 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 118,728 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 104,531 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front wiper blade torn

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Sep 2013 104,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front wiper blade torn

offside rear upper side lamp inop

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Aug 2012 99,173 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 97,090 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 92,895 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 76,570 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 76,570 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 61,331 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 45,512 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,377 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 GHK is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GHK, 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 GHK is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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