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CV53 EVJ

2003 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,475 mi
Last recorded159,475 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 EVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 159,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 152,026 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 147,628 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 137,244 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

Fail 6 Sep 2016 137,244 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

Pass 14 Sep 2015 132,401 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides almost excessive (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 125,180 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on shoulders.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall.

offside rear tyre has slight heel/toe wear on inner shoulder.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 117,103 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 109,853 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2012 109,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 101,627 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2010 94,310 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 94,309 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front brake caliper outer clip missing.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 85,937 miles

offside front wing damaged.

Fail 5 Oct 2009 85,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside front wing damaged.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 75,589 miles

offside front wing damaged.

Fail 6 Oct 2008 75,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front wing damaged.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 64,699 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 64,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

offside front wing damaged.

Fail 11 Sep 2006 53,979 miles

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

both rear brake discs lightly pitted,worn and corroded.

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 53,979 miles

both rear brake discs lightly pitted,worn and corroded.

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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CV53 EVJ is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CV53 EVJ, 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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CV53 EVJ is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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