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BN03 DVB

2003 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

174,800 mi
Last recorded174,800 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 DVB
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 174,800 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal travel

Fail 2 Sep 2020 174,792 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal travel

Fail 25 Apr 2019 174,787 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 167,498 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres bald on edges

Fail 27 Nov 2017 167,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2016 164,801 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 164,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 160,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 160,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 155,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre damage to sidewall

Fail 18 Sep 2014 155,406 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

osr tyre damage to sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2013 153,928 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 142,312 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 130,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 120,070 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 120,065 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 106,698 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 106,698 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 92,800 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 83,855 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 71,915 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 71,915 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,214 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 46,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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BN03 DVB is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BN03 DVB, 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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BN03 DVB is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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