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BV03 ULB

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,747 mi
Last recorded118,747 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 ULB
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 118,747 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 118,740 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight play in steering wheel top bearing

Fail 9 May 2014 118,734 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 113,419 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dash computer display intermittent fault

middle rear exhaust hangers corroded/detatched

Fail 6 Apr 2013 112,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dash computer display intermittent fault

middle rear exhaust hangers corroded/detatched

Pass 6 Apr 2012 92,029 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 92,026 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,756 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 53,240 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 53,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 46,199 miles

exhaust system corroding

rear tyres on 4mm and 2mm on outer edges

Fail 18 Feb 2009 46,199 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

rear tyres on 4mm and 2mm on outer edges

Pass 20 Feb 2008 42,169 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,947 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 30,022 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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BV03 ULB is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV03 ULB, 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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BV03 ULB is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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