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BT52 WGY

2003 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

138,867 mi
Last recorded138,867 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 WGY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 138,867 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake fluid level low

exhaust silencer corroded

minor oil leak

power steering feel stiff wen rotated

rear coil springs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2025 132,257 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear exhaust silenecer corroded and leaking

Fail 6 Feb 2025 132,257 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear exhaust silenecer corroded and leaking

Pass 6 Feb 2024 128,824 miles

Front Indicators showing slight white light

Offside Front Track rod arm has slight play in

Slight blow on back box

Fail 6 Feb 2024 128,821 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Indicators showing slight white light

Offside Front Track rod arm has slight play in

Slight blow on back box

Pass 7 Feb 2023 124,998 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 124,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 118,458 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 118,457 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 113,853 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 113,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 110,998 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jan 2020 110,993 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 110,745 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 109,724 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all four (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 108,246 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise slight play in inner rack arms both sides

Pass 8 Jan 2016 105,229 miles

Nearside Front rack arm slight play

Offside Front rack arm slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 100,445 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 96,438 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all direction indicators slightly discoloured

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2014 96,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all direction indicators slightly discoloured

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 85,093 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front inner steering arm knuckles as slight play

Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,177 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 77,168 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 72,047 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,978 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 58,167 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 52,536 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 44,510 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 35,149 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 WGY is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BT52 WGY, 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 WGY is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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