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BJ53 TXU

2003 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

131,992 mi
Last recorded131,992 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 TXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 131,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (Has a cut on outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 131,768 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damage/cut

Offside Front wheel rim has a slight damage

Offside parking brake performance very low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 131,756 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake lever has aexcessive reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure from the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damage/cut

Offside Front wheel rim has a slight damage

Offside parking brake performance very low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 130,776 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 130,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 125,775 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (rear facing )rubber bush deteriorated (strong advice) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

front windscreen has a stonechip

offside door mirror has a slight damage

Fail 14 Oct 2019 125,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn/bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (rear facing )rubber bush deteriorated (strong advice) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

front windscreen has a stonechip

offside door mirror has a slight damage

Pass 26 Oct 2018 117,236 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wish -bone (raer facing) rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

naerside door mirror glass slightly loose

Pass 20 Oct 2017 111,046 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 104,175 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone (rear facing) (2.4.G.2)

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 6 Oct 2016 104,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose pipe split+damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone (rear facing) (2.4.G.2)

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

(strong advice) offside front brake hose pipe deteriorated+has a serious cracks

Pass 27 Oct 2015 97,966 miles

Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% BOTH SIDE (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 92,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 86,574 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 80,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 73,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,773 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 66,411 miles

n/s/r brake disc slightly scored

Fail 2 Oct 2010 66,411 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc slightly scored

Fail 4 Nov 2009 61,850 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 61,850 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 50,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 50,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 40,357 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 31,913 miles

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

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

both front tyres outer walls slightly cut and damaged

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 TXU is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 TXU, 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 TXU is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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