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CV53 NVJ

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,224 mi
Last recorded171,224 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 NVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 171,224 miles

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

brake and suspension components corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 20 Dec 2016 171,224 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

brake and suspension components corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Dec 2015 156,899 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 144,552 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 144,552 miles

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

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

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

wipers w2orn

Pass 11 Oct 2013 125,936 miles

Brake discs corroded and worn.

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

travel on handbrake lever.

Fail 10 Oct 2013 125,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 112,672 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 95,521 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 95,521 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 81,599 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 81,599 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 75,640 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 67,819 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 60,633 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 49,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 49,210 miles

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

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 NVJ is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NVJ, 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 NVJ is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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