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DG53 UWY

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,350 mi
Last recorded142,350 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 UWY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 142,350 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 136,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 132,029 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 132,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 125,970 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 119,492 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower arm bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner arm warn (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 119,492 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower arm bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner arm warn (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 112,907 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 105,647 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 105,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 94,132 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 94,131 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 85,593 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 85,593 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,032 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking

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

O/S/R lower positional lamp inop but still 50% working

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,837 miles

under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2009 57,543 miles

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

nails in nearside rear tyre

slight play detected in both steering rack tie rods. Further investigation required.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 38,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,057 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 30,684 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 UWY is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UWY, 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 UWY registered?

DG53 UWY is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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