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BG53 GHN

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

105,878 mi
Last recorded105,878 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 GHN
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 105,878 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 99,911 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 99,909 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 93,523 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 93,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 86,347 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 86,346 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 78,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 70,607 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 66,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage Power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 63,158 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 60,688 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 60,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,457 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 58,457 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 55,418 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 55,236 miles

small cut in nsf tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2014 55,236 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small cut in nsf tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2013 52,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 52,706 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 48,692 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 44,519 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 44,519 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,537 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 34,819 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 34,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,026 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 29,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 22,435 miles

front brake pads low 70% worn approx

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2006 17,036 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 17,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 GHN is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,435cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 GHN, 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 GHN registered?

BG53 GHN is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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