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BJ53 UEZ

2003 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,794 mi
Last recorded165,794 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UEZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 165,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 165,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 159,041 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 151,370 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 142,902 miles

brake fluid below max

evidence of both front tyres fouling inner arch but not visible during test

off side front fog light inoperative

Fail 26 Oct 2017 142,902 miles

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

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

brake fluid below max

evidence of both front tyres fouling inner arch but not visible during test

off side front fog light inoperative

Pass 28 Oct 2016 134,938 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 132,546 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 129,311 miles

advice slight sidewall damage to nsr and osr tyres

Fail 29 Sep 2014 129,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advice sidewall damage and deep cut to rear nsr tyre

advice sidewall damage to nsf tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2013 117,743 miles

n/s rear tyre on wearbar limit

Pass 10 Sep 2012 104,061 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 90,196 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 76,304 miles

NSF tyre has slight damage to outter sidewall

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,877 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 58,577 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 57,456 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 47,276 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 47,276 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 UEZ is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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