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DG53 TFN

2003 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

200,280 mi
Last recorded200,280 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 TFN
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 200,280 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 191,849 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner general corrosion both side

Pass 27 Jan 2021 185,550 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2020 180,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 175,768 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 175,735 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 172,285 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 167,804 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 160,683 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Aug 2014 147,753 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 143,445 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 137,933 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 129,801 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 118,761 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 110,734 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 103,232 miles

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

advise offside front brake disc

Pass 29 Aug 2007 91,654 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 78,567 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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DG53 TFN is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 DG53 TFN, 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 DG53 TFN registered?

DG53 TFN is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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