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CF53 GJO

2003 Volvo S60

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,327 mi
Last recorded136,327 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 GJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 136,327 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 136,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced pattern incorrect (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 128,197 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 128,197 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mounting bracket (7.1.1)

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

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jun 2016 120,347 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 109,071 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 109,071 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 97,297 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r wheel slight binding

Pass 15 Apr 2014 97,297 miles

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

o/s/r wheel slight binding

Pass 11 Apr 2013 86,539 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 86,539 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 74,339 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s+o/s front wishbone front bushes split

Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,339 miles

n/s+o/s front wishbone front bushes split

Pass 19 Nov 2010 66,664 miles

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

brake fluid down

engine management light on

front brake disc's are worn

n/s+o/s front wishbone/front bushes are worn

o/s front side light starting to dull

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2009 58,449 miles

rear registration plate slightly water marked

Pass 28 Nov 2008 48,601 miles

engine management light on

n/s front + n/s rear bumpers insecure

n/s front tyre on legal limit

n/s rear running light not working

o/s front tyre on 2mm

o/s front wiper blade split

play in steering rack

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

service light on

Fail 28 Nov 2008 48,601 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management light on

n/s front + n/s rear bumpers insecure

n/s front tyre on legal limit

n/s rear running light not working

o/s front tyre on 2mm

o/s front wiper blade split

play in steering rack

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

service light on

Pass 21 Nov 2007 39,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 30,558 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 30,558 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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CF53 GJO is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CF53 GJO, 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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CF53 GJO is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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