MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
just met exhaust emissions limits
nearside front outer brake pad is deteriorated
offside handbrake has weak performance
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
just met exhaust emissions limits
nearside front outer brake pad is deteriorated
offside handbrake has weak performance
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISE ...IGNITION SWITCH MODIFIED AND DETACHED FROM STEERING LOCK, WOULD ADVISE RENEW AS NECESSARY TO PUT BACK TO STANDARD.KEY APPEARS TO BE QUITE LOOSE IN BARREL
AIR BAG LIGHT ON
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
N/S FRONT TYRE ...LOW TREAD
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
WEAR TO BRAKE DISCS
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
ADVISE ...IGNITION SWITCH MODIFIED AND DETACHED FROM STEERING LOCK, WOULD ADVISE RENEW AS NECESSARY TO PUT BACK TO STANDARD.KEY APPEARS TO BE QUITE LOOSE IN BARREL
AIR BAG LIGHT ON
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
N/S FRONT TYRE ...LOW TREAD
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
WEAR TO BRAKE DISCS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S60?
Based on 758,165 MOT tests across 54,544 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ53 VXN is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 VXN, 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 VXN is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 15 October 2003.
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