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DG53 UXA

2003 Volvo S60

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,166 mi
Last recorded156,166 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 UXA
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 156,166 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 154,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 143,527 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 130,679 miles

parking brake just met requirments

Fail 2 Oct 2023 130,679 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

parking brake just met requirments

Pass 29 Sep 2022 116,839 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 116,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 103,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 101,188 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

small amount of play in offside front ball joint.inner bushes on both front wishbones worn

Fail 25 Sep 2020 101,186 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

small amount of play in offside front ball joint.inner bushes on both front wishbones worn

Pass 18 Sep 2019 95,931 miles

both rear brake discs worn

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wishbone bushes worn

Fail 12 Sep 2019 95,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached cv joint retaining bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wishbone bushes worn

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Sep 2018 90,706 miles

small amount of play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2017 86,210 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 81,897 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 72,693 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 69,498 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 65,939 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 62,052 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,585 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 56,475 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,479 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,293 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,398 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,600 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 32,600 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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 UXA is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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