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BG53 OSV

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

187,912 mi
Last recorded187,912 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 OSV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 187,912 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 187,836 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 147,197 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 125,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 110,812 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 110,599 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 98,196 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 77,906 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 72,270 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 64,695 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 48,647 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 48,231 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 OSV is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OSV, 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 OSV registered?

BG53 OSV is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BG53 OSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 OSV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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