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DE53 ORZ

2003 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

174,395 mi
Last recorded174,395 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ORZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 174,395 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 167,128 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 167,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 159,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 151,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 144,711 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 136,709 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 130,923 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 130,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 124,934 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 124,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 119,054 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 114,418 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 17,061 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)

slight wear in both steering rack ends

Fail 15 Jun 2016 106,987 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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)

slight wear in both steering rack ends

Pass 22 Jun 2015 98,651 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 94,266 miles

Front flexy brake hoses cracking

Front indicators faded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 87,470 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 79,575 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 70,941 miles

both front lower arm rubber bushes deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement, ok at time of test

headlight wipers deteriated

n/s front side light came on when tapped, ok at time of test

Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,154 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 53,246 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,804 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 33,934 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 24,815 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)

Offside Rear 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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DE53 ORZ is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DE53 ORZ, 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 DE53 ORZ registered?

DE53 ORZ is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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