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DF53 HMC

2003 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,082 mi
Last recorded157,082 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 HMC
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 157,082 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 150,903 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 150,747 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 130,728 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 115,868 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 115,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 103,223 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 103,223 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 96,979 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Jan 2016 96,979 miles

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

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

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

Nearside Rear secondary tail lamp in op

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2015 89,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2015 89,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear exhaust worn on inner edge

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 Jan 2014 83,035 miles

Exhaust mounting broken.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 83,035 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust mounting broken.

Nearside secondary tail lamp not working.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 77,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust mounting brokem.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 71,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2012 71,207 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2011 65,012 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 57,896 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 48,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 48,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 37,275 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 26,947 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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DF53 HMC is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HMC, 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 HMC registered?

DF53 HMC is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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