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BT52 DHD

2003 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

212,713 mi
Last recorded212,713 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 DHD
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 212,713 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 212,531 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 212,399 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 212,399 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

very low readings from offside & nearside parking brakes

Pass 17 Feb 2023 211,886 miles

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

offside rear tyre flat prior to test

parking brake travel high ,recommend early attention

steering rack worn

Pass 10 Mar 2022 209,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

steering lock stops worn recommend replacement

Fail 2 Mar 2022 209,510 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

steering lock stops worn recommend replacement

Pass 8 Mar 2021 206,678 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Fail 3 Mar 2021 206,674 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Pass 2 Mar 2020 204,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen swept area must remain clear ()

offside & nearside front flexi brake hoses deteriorated near to legal limit

Fail 28 Feb 2020 204,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40zr18 95w x/l (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen swept area must remain clear ()

offside & nearside front flexi brake hoses deteriorated near to legal limit

Pass 8 Mar 2019 201,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play recommend early renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 201,214 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjust on maximum height (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play recommend early renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 197,614 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 197,614 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45r18 95w x/l (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front indicator bulbs faded near to legal limit recommend renewal

Pass 13 Feb 2017 192,789 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 187,747 miles

all indicator bulbs faded ,recommend early renewal

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

nearside front tyre inner sidewall split near to legal limit ,

Fail 24 Feb 2016 187,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40zr18 95w (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all indicator bulbs faded ,recommend early renewal

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

nearside front tyre inner sidewall split near to legal limit ,

Pass 25 Feb 2015 182,543 miles

offside front tyre rubbing against inner wing on full lock recomend further investigation

Fail 23 Feb 2015 182,541 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre rubbing against inner wing on full lock recomend further investigation

Pass 25 Feb 2014 178,875 miles

all indicator bulbs starting to fade

evidence of damage caused under body by mice

high imbalence recorded at rear foot brake reomend early attention

slight seepage from power steering hose

windscreen zone A damaged to legal limit

Fail 25 Feb 2014 178,875 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

all indicator bulbs starting to fade

evidence of damage caused under body by mice

high imbalence recorded at rear foot brake reomend early attention

slight seepage from power steering hose

windscreen zone A damaged to legal limit

Pass 5 Mar 2013 174,389 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 174,379 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 170,786 miles

hand brake travel high

removed item hanging from mirror [drivers view law]

Pass 1 Mar 2011 169,964 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 169,951 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside front lower [forward] suspension arm bushes badly worn recomend early renewal

Pass 3 Mar 2010 165,690 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 143,509 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 113,993 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 102,258 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 94,295 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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BT52 DHD is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 BT52 DHD, 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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BT52 DHD is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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