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DG03 VUP

2003 Volvo S60

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,941 mi
Last recorded165,941 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 VUP
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 165,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s registration plate lamp dim

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge devoid of tread

Pass 14 Mar 2017 161,034 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 13 Mar 2017 161,034 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2016 159,667 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 159,667 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 156,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 141,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 141,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 132,693 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 15 May 2012 115,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2011 102,593 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Fail 12 May 2011 102,579 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Fail 4 May 2011 102,544 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

n/s/r outer sidelight inop

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2010 91,364 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,018 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 73,405 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 63,297 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 49,193 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 49,192 miles

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

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

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 VUP is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VUP, 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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DG03 VUP is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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