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BN53 GWO

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

172,761 mi
Last recorded172,761 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 GWO
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 172,761 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/sus mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/sus mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2019 172,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/sus mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/sus mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2018 168,061 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2018 168,061 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2017 164,445 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 149,152 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2016 149,152 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 137,684 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 137,684 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 126,231 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 110,108 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 94,289 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 94,289 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,413 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 78,626 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 75,655 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 70,188 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 65,909 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 60,463 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 55,402 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 54,654 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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BN53 GWO is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BN53 GWO, 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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BN53 GWO is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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