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DA52 SXD

2003 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,036 mi
Last recorded233,036 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 SXD
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 233,036 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 104,003 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 207,835 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 207,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 194,969 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 96,739 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 96,739 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2011

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2010

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 93,682 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 77,448 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 77,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 59,277 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 59,277 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 58,542 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 44,335 miles

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

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

handbrake lever has slight travel.

screw in tread of offside rear tyre.

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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DA52 SXD is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA52 SXD, 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 DA52 SXD registered?

DA52 SXD is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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