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BW03 BGU

2003 Volvo S60

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,745 mi
Last recorded126,745 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 BGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2017 126,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2015 116,247 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 116,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster defective (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 107,851 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 107,836 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 102,977 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 102,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 95,385 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2011 86,611 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 75,306 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 65,786 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 65,786 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2008 55,037 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 44,459 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 32,567 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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BW03 BGU is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BW03 BGU, 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 BW03 BGU registered?

BW03 BGU is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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