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DN53 NHU

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

187,665 mi
Last recorded187,665 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 NHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 187,665 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 187,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 174,785 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 160,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Fail 10 Nov 2015 159,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 143,090 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 126,643 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2013 126,553 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 112,021 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

The centre exhaust section rear mounting is deteriorated but is still secure.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 97,550 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 84,636 miles

All four tyres worn close to limit.

Engine oil leak.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 84,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

All four tyres worn close to limit.

Engine oil leak.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 65,641 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 52,596 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 52,596 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 40,254 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 28,058 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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DN53 NHU is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DN53 NHU, 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 DN53 NHU registered?

DN53 NHU is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is DN53 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 NHU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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