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DA53 HJU

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 HJU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024

Advise Rear exhaust Brackets broken but is still supported

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 259,183 miles

Advise oil leak.

Advise n,s front tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 1 Feb 2020 252,877 miles

Advise oil leak.

Pass 29 Jan 2019 241,038 miles

Advise oil leak.

Pass 10 Feb 2018 228,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 202,825 miles

Exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still adequately supported (rear before back box)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 202,821 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still adequately supported (rear before back box)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 173,315 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 154,187 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 154,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 141,547 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 122,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 122,277 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 105,293 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 105,293 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 91,234 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 81,172 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 81,172 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 71,684 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 56,924 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 42,745 miles

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

advise front disc pad look low should be checked with wheels off

Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,745 miles

advise front disc pad look low should be checked with wheels off

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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DA53 HJU is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA53 HJU, 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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DA53 HJU is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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