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CV53 WTJ

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

172,920 mi
Last recorded172,920 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 172,920 miles

Offside Front door mirror glass incorrect and taped into place. It is how ever usable and clear visibly

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 172,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high also has on kick up showing in beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall has deep cuts showing canvas ply inners (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Bottom ball joint very worn and dangerous if driven away (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door mirror glass incorrect and taped into place. It is how ever usable and clear visibly

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 168,490 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BOTH (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 163,494 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 163,235 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 155,474 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 151,935 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 144,976 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2014 144,913 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wiper split, still clear screen

Pass 25 Mar 2013 140,184 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 140,184 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 130,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 130,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 122,967 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 110,166 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres just touching inner wheel arches

Pass 13 Apr 2010 110,166 miles

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

both front tyres just touching inner wheel arches

Pass 17 Apr 2009 99,472 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 85,639 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jan 2008 80,007 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 63,947 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 63,947 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 57,575 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 57,569 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 WTJ is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WTJ, 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 WTJ is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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