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DF53 TOA

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,594 mi
Last recorded104,594 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 TOA
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 104,594 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 104,594 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 100,808 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 99,306 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 93,834 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 93,834 miles

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

movement in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 5 Nov 2013 81,734 miles

both front lower arm outer bushes advance unbonding and splitting just passed at time of test needs attention asap

o/s/f inner disc heavly corroded needs attention

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

rear exhaust mounting broken exhaust secure needs attention

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Nov 2013 81,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front lower arm outer bushes advance unbonding and splitting just passed at time of test needs attention asap

o/s/f inner disc heavly corroded needs attention

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

rear exhaust mounting broken exhaust secure needs attention

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2012 71,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 65,769 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 65,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 61,859 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 55,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 55,361 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 47,654 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,873 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise front brake pads low

Pass 12 Dec 2006 29,138 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 TOA is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DF53 TOA, 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 TOA registered?

DF53 TOA is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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