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BT53 MFF

2003 Volvo S60

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,387 mi
Last recorded156,387 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 MFF
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 156,387 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 156,191 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 155,986 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 155,842 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 155,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 155,779 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 154,931 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 154,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 154,435 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 154,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 149,655 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 149,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 142,805 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 142,805 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 134,653 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 125,507 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 114,907 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 114,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 102,927 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 91,376 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 91,376 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 79,730 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 79,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 69,740 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 63,952 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 55,897 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 45,027 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2007 45,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 33,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 33,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BT53 MFF is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT53 MFF, 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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BT53 MFF is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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