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DG03 CTF

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

202,687 mi
Last recorded202,687 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 CTF
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 202,687 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 202,683 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 190,872 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 190,872 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 188,811 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 183,207 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 178,160 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 165,761 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 144,230 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 121,861 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 121,861 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 97,639 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 71,830 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 71,830 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 51,323 miles

Nearside front tyre cut to outer sidewall not showing cords.

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 51,323 miles

Nearside front tyre cut to outer sidewall not showing cords.

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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DG03 CTF is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG03 CTF, 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 DG03 CTF registered?

DG03 CTF is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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