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DF53 TOV

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,813 mi
Last recorded165,813 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 165,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 157,968 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray's fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2019 157,968 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray's fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 153,033 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 153,033 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 146,733 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 146,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 141,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 134,027 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 127,546 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 121,101 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 112,563 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 104,746 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 96,598 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 88,204 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 68,481 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 68,481 miles

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

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 TOV 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 76.5%.

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 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 TOV, 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 TOV registered?

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

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