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BP53 SLV

2003 Volvo S60

Yellow Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

245,925 mi
Last recorded245,925 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 SLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 245,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 245,925 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 240,396 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 29 Oct 2019 240,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 21 Nov 2018 233,156 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f rear lower arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front no plate cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2017 224,967 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f inner bushes starting to perish lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm front bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

front no plate cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2017 215,284 miles

Nearside head lamp beam pattern poor image

Fail 6 Jan 2017 215,284 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement binding and heat discoloured (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside head lamp beam pattern poor image

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel travel becoming excessive (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 199,499 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 182,469 miles

front discs lipped

front pads 75 percent wear

some front brake imbalance

Pass 20 Jan 2014 165,440 miles

some front brake imbalance

water ingress to rear no plate

Pass 6 Feb 2013 149,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2013 148,830 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 136,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 123,587 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 108,708 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 92,649 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 75,350 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 56,203 miles

all brake pads wearing low

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 SLV is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Yellow with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BP53 SLV, 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 SLV is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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