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CH51 SHA

2003 Volvo S60

Yellow Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,576 mi
Last recorded131,576 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH51 SHA
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 131,576 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody heavily corroded but not holed/weakened

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 131,129 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Underside of vehicle corroded but not holed/weakened

Pass 15 May 2023 130,678 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Some underbody components corroded

Pass 9 May 2022 130,147 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 129,659 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 128,395 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 126,591 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 125,001 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 May 2018 124,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 122,782 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 122,782 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 May 2016 120,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2016 120,885 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre damaged

Pass 11 May 2015 119,457 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 117,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in N/S lower ball joint.

Pass 13 May 2014 117,873 miles

Slight play in N/S lower ball joint.

Pass 18 May 2013 115,787 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 115,785 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 114,061 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 108,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 108,734 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 93,645 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 93,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 79,709 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 79,709 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 66,368 miles

advise o/s/rear tyre has chunk out of sidewall also low on tread

Fail 2 Jul 2008 66,368 miles

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

advise o/s/rear tyre has chunk out of sidewall also low on tread

Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,433 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 48,433 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 38,966 miles

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

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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CH51 SHA is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Yellow with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 CH51 SHA, 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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CH51 SHA is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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