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CV53 TGE

2003 Volvo S60

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,779 mi
Last recorded159,779 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 TGE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 159,779 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 159,779 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 152,443 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 152,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 146,880 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 146,880 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 135,200 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 135,200 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 124,573 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 124,573 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2017 111,911 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 100,700 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 100,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 89,660 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 78,649 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 67,716 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 67,716 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 55,905 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 42,489 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 41,986 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 41,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 33,265 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 27,662 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,649 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 21,348 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 6 Nov 2006 10,386 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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CV53 TGE is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TGE, 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 TGE is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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