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DG53 UWZ

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

212,721 mi
Last recorded212,721 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 UWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 212,721 miles

oil leak from intercooler

Fail 30 Sep 2015 212,465 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from intercooler

Pass 20 Sep 2014 185,914 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 162,220 miles

dash lights covered up

Fail 6 Oct 2012 138,136 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 138,136 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 115,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 102,570 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 90,606 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 83,696 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 65,784 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 51,235 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 UWZ is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UWZ, 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 UWZ registered?

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

Is DG53 UWZ safe to buy?

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