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BP53 LFM

2003 Volvo S60

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,523 mi
Last recorded119,523 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 LFM
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 119,523 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine very noisy. poss aux belt tensioner.

Fail 20 Dec 2012 119,523 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine very noisy. poss aux belt tensioner.

Pass 28 Dec 2011 107,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front top strut rubber mountings deteriorated

both front wiper blades are split but still clearing windcsreen

fuel cap sill slightly deteriorated

offside front & offside rear alloy wheel outer rims have slight buckles

unable to see thickness of rear inner brake pads

Fail 19 Dec 2011 106,889 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Fuel Cap Seal Starting to Perish

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

O/S/F Foglight Smashed

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 88,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

O/S/F Foglamp smashed

O/S/R lower side light N/W

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to check N/S/R seat and Belt as Baby seat Fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2010 88,435 miles

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

O/S/F Foglamp smashed

O/S/R lower side light N/W

Unable to check N/S/R seat and Belt as Baby seat Fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2009 70,204 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 56,107 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 56,107 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 43,590 miles

Front wishbone front bushes splitting

SLight play in power steering rack

Fail 18 Dec 2007 43,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front wishbone front bushes splitting

SLight play in power steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2006 32,775 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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BP53 LFM is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BP53 LFM, 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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BP53 LFM is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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