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DF53 FWM

2003 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,122 mi
Last recorded153,122 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FWM
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 153,122 miles

park brake passed test but requires attention to n/s

Fail 25 Nov 2011 152,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 147,903 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 138,672 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 138,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 138,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2008 128,341 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 128,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 113,098 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 103,753 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 103,710 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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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DF53 FWM is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DF53 FWM, 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 DF53 FWM registered?

DF53 FWM is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is DF53 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 FWM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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