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BK53 KHD

2003 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

144,953 mi
Last recorded144,953 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KHD
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 144,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

stone chip windsceen

Fail 4 May 2023 144,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

stone chip windsceen

Pass 12 May 2022 107,841 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 107,840 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 106,522 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 105,039 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 105,034 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 103,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 103,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre badly cracking on sidewall and tread but no cords exposed

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking on sidewall and tread but no cords exposed

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking on sidewall and tread but no cords exposed

Pass 16 May 2018 102,129 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 16 May 2018 102,129 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 20 May 2017 100,859 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Front sidelamp dim

Fail 18 May 2017 100,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Front sidelamp dim

Pass 25 May 2016 99,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside main beam bulb not fitted correctly

offside wiper smearing

Fail 25 May 2016 99,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

handbrake long travel

nearside main beam bulb not fitted correctly

offside wiper smearing

Pass 6 Nov 2014 97,215 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 97,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 95,408 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 94,448 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre inner wall starting to split

offside front tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,513 miles

both rear tyres perished slightly on tread

Pass 23 Sep 2010 92,303 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 90,772 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 89,247 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 87,610 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 75,005 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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BK53 KHD is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BK53 KHD, 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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BK53 KHD is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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