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DE03 BWV

2003 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

236,654 mi
Last recorded236,654 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 BWV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2017 236,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint dust covers also damaged (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint dust covers also damaged (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 18 Oct 2016 167,099 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 167,099 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 163,574 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 163,554 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 163,554 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 158,325 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 158,325 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 145,358 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 145,358 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Near side handbrake effort low!

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 130,533 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 112,090 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 94,841 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 74,713 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 74,713 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 62,799 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 62,799 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 53,403 miles

engine undershield fitted

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 30 Nov 2007 53,403 miles

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

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

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

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

engine undershield fitted

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2007 42,188 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 42,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,096 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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DE03 BWV is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DE03 BWV, 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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DE03 BWV is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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