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BT52 WGF

2003 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,863 mi
Last recorded142,863 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 WGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 142,863 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 134,989 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 134,987 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 130,146 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 119,409 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 107,610 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 107,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 99,134 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 99,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 94,224 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 94,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 93,257 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 93,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 83,222 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 83,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,003 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,297 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 45,420 miles

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

O/S/F & N/S/R tyres low on edges

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2008 45,420 miles

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

O/S/F & N/S/R tyres low on edges

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

Rear tyres cracking

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2007 37,750 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 37,750 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 28,924 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 28,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres punture

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 WGF is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 WGF, 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 WGF is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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