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BJ52 OLX

2003 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

219,987 mi
Last recorded219,987 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 OLX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 219,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 219,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 174,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 174,579 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 143,512 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 113,630 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 113,630 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 110,590 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 110,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 107,895 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 107,895 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 104,715 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 104,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 101,454 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 101,454 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 96,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 84,344 miles

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

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

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

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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BJ52 OLX is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BJ52 OLX, 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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BJ52 OLX is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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