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CU53 VEB

2003 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,608 mi
Last recorded146,608 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 VEB
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 146,608 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 146,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 136,155 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 136,155 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 125,685 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 125,685 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 113,128 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 113,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 104,528 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 103,956 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 103,955 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 102,143 miles

handbrake has excess travel

Fail 1 Feb 2010 102,143 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

handbrake has excess travel

Pass 2 Feb 2009 95,637 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 66,364 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 47,397 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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CU53 VEB is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CU53 VEB, 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 CU53 VEB registered?

CU53 VEB is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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The MOT history for CU53 VEB shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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