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DA03 EAF

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

186,884 mi
Last recorded186,884 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 EAF
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 186,884 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 178,234 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

wiper blades split ends

Fail 19 Feb 2015 178,087 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

wiper blades split ends

Pass 28 Jan 2014 169,769 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 169,769 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing not checked

Pass 15 Feb 2013 166,671 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2013 166,641 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 160,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2012 160,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2011 151,271 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre has cracking on side wall.

Fail 3 Feb 2011 151,271 miles

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

o/s rear tyre has cracking on side wall.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 139,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 134,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 134,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 125,582 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 107,376 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 107,376 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 78,924 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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DA03 EAF is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DA03 EAF, 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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DA03 EAF is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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