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BT53 SZV

2003 Volvo S60

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

128,109 mi
Last recorded128,109 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 SZV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 128,109 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 128,107 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 116,398 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 111,375 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,102 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 101,190 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 94,382 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 87,713 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 80,309 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 73,794 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 66,691 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 59,851 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 53,298 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 46,279 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 38,957 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,654 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 28,764 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 22,908 miles

advise front wishbone front bushes worn

Pass 2 Dec 2006 19,488 miles

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

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

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 SZV is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 BT53 SZV, 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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What year was BT53 SZV registered?

BT53 SZV is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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