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BJ52 ONS

2003 Volvo S60

Yellow Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,574 mi
Last recorded137,574 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 ONS
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 137,574 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2018 137,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 128,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r handbrake system requires adjustment or repair as it just met requirement

Pass 10 Oct 2016 114,778 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 114,778 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 101,193 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system slightly tight strut top mount bearing (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 101,192 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system slightly tight strut top mount bearing (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,449 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 88,381 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Metal to Metal Screech On Application Of Park Brake N/S

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Service Lamp Illuminated

Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,913 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 80,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 71,949 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 62,745 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 60,105 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 56,483 miles

travel in handbrake

Pass 28 Dec 2007 51,252 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 51,252 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 46,069 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 39,109 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 39,109 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 ONS is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Yellow with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ONS, 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 ONS is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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