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DV03 FTF

2003 Volvo S60

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

183,668 mi
Last recorded183,668 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 FTF
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 183,668 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 173,473 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 164,966 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both x2 ()

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

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

both front shockers corroded x2

offside front by shocker mounting corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2021 164,965 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both x2 ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both front shockers corroded x2

offside front by shocker mounting corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 157,306 miles

all shockers corroded rears weak

front arm front bushes split

rear tyres worn low

Fail 22 Dec 2020 157,306 miles

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

all shockers corroded rears weak

all tyres wearing low nearside front has sidewall damage nearside rear worn smooth on edge

front arm front bushes split

Pass 20 Dec 2019 151,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 151,447 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 125,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 125,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 107,145 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 106,999 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,698 miles

osf anti roll bar rubber perishing

underbody covers fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2017 81,698 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working os and ns rear (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osf anti roll bar rubber perishing

underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 59,577 miles

front tyres worn inner traesd

front wishbone bushes worn

Fail 15 Oct 2015 59,577 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working os and ns (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn inner traesd

front wishbone bushes worn

Fail 5 Jul 2014 42,949 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 42,949 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 40,792 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,960 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,946 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,576 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 22,139 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 May 2007 18,762 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 May 2006 13,650 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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DV03 FTF is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DV03 FTF, 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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DV03 FTF is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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