MOT Status
ValidMileage
218,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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-
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-
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))
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))
handbrake travel high
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))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
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))
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))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Volvo S60?
Based on 758,165 MOT tests across 54,544 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BG53 GHK?
You can check the full history of BG53 GHK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BG53 GHK registered?
BG53 GHK is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 11 October 2003.
Is BG53 GHK safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG53 GHK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BG53 GHK have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG53 GHK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.