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BL53 UHE

2003 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

235,389 mi
Last recorded235,389 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UHE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 235,389 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 235,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 235,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 235,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 232,682 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 206,319 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 179,796 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 179,795 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 148,890 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 148,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s main beam faulty?

Pass 24 Nov 2008 119,120 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 93,025 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 65,249 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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BL53 UHE is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BL53 UHE, 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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What year was BL53 UHE registered?

BL53 UHE is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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