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CW53 BYK

2003 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,171 mi
Last recorded95,171 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 BYK
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 95,171 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 91,979 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 91,979 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 88,310 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 84,825 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,319 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 82,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 80,361 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 78,293 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 75,408 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 72,066 miles

both front tyres on limit

nearside track rod end worn

Pass 1 Dec 2016 69,707 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 69,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 64,845 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 62,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,492 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,682 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,659 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 30,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,789 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 21,630 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 15,388 miles

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

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

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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CW53 BYK is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CW53 BYK, 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 CW53 BYK registered?

CW53 BYK is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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