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BJ52 OPA

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,379 mi
Last recorded63,379 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 OPA
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 63,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,655 miles

Both front bottom arms front bushes worn & split

Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,282 miles

both front position lamps are dull

both rear discs are severly corroded, replacement required.

both registration plate lamps are very dull

Fail 27 Aug 2010 58,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both front position lamps are dull

both rear discs are severly corroded, replacement required.

both registration plate lamps are very dull

o/s/rear tyre is severly perished, replacement required.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,806 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s registration plate lamp is dull

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 13 Aug 2009 49,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s registration plate lamp is dull

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2008 43,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 43,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 36,955 miles

front number plate opaque

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake imbalance close to limit

Fail 13 Aug 2007 36,955 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front number plate opaque

Pass 4 Feb 2006 35,279 miles

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 OPA is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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