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BJ53 PVP

2003 Volvo S60

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,677 mi
Last recorded111,677 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 PVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 111,677 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both strut (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. sticky (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 105,825 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 105,822 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 101,402 miles

Tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Jun 2017 101,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front & o/s rear tyre perishing in tread area

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer hanger corroded

n/s rear tyre inner surface slightly stepping

Pass 6 Jul 2016 101,072 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSR & OSR (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF & OSF (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in OS steering rack inner joint

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2016 101,072 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSR & OSR (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF & OSF (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NS & OS (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in OS steering rack inner joint

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 95,966 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 92,355 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 89,068 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 89,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 80,350 miles

Slight play in OS Steering arm inner joint

Wipers smeary

Fail 29 Feb 2012 80,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in OS Steering arm inner joint

Wipers smeary

Fail 18 Feb 2012 80,304 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front bumper insecure

Nearside headlight has been pushed in / down via damaged to Nearside corner

Nearside rear upper sidelight not working

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2011 71,966 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 71,966 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 61,682 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 61,682 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 52,370 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 42,991 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 30,670 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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BJ53 PVP is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BJ53 PVP, 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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BJ53 PVP is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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