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BN53 VKJ

2003 Volvo S60

Yellow Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,608 mi
Last recorded137,608 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 137,608 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 122,823 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray cover fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 119,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 111,000 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 102,283 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 94,950 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 86,777 miles

front tyres on 3-4mm tresd depth.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 86,777 miles

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

front tyres on 3-4mm tresd depth.

Fail 20 Sep 2010 80,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 80,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 70,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre out of shape

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2008 60,585 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 60,585 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 48,830 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,762 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 VKJ is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Yellow with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKJ, 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 BN53 VKJ registered?

BN53 VKJ is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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