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CF53 OFZ

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

183,506 mi
Last recorded183,506 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 OFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 183,506 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 171,088 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 158,078 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 158,069 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure Front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 154,952 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 154,947 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2021 150,785 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 150,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 143,990 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

towbar slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2020 143,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.58mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.68 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

towbar slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 134,405 miles

steering slightly lumpy

Pass 23 Oct 2018 121,373 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 121,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 108,350 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 101,627 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 101,168 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced D bush mount and bar fouling arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced D bush mount and bar fouling arm (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 94,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 87,274 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 81,023 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 75,668 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 68,061 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 57,621 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,924 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 49,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 39,633 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 39,633 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 30,748 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)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 19,921 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2006 19,914 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front number plate slight damage

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 OFZ is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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