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DY03 MHL

2003 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

107,911 mi
Last recorded107,911 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 MHL
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 107,911 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 104,629 miles

front tyres worn low

no plates deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

rear pads low

Pass 12 Mar 2024 100,190 miles

coil springs corroded

number plates deteriorated

play in rack end joints

Fail 12 Mar 2024 100,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

coil springs corroded

number plates deteriorated

play in rack end joints

Pass 17 Mar 2023 96,445 miles

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

all four coil springs corroded

both front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Mar 2022 91,772 miles

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

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

both front coil springs corroded x2

Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,258 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 87,258 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 85,716 miles

offside front lower arm bush split

Pass 6 Mar 2019 82,224 miles

Offside front wishbone front bush starting to split

Pass 27 Feb 2018 74,893 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 74,893 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,824 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 67,824 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Or open (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,656 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 60,656 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,233 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,263 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 50,263 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,779 miles

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

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

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

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

slight buckle in n/s front tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2012 45,088 miles

front wishbone bushes split slightly

slight p/s leak

wipers worn

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,702 miles

n/s/f wheel buckled

slight play in both track rod ends

Fail 8 Mar 2011 41,702 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play in both track rod ends

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

n/s/f wheel buckled

Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,328 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,431 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 Mar 2008 28,235 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 23,905 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,282 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 16,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre close to limit

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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DY03 MHL is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 DY03 MHL, 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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DY03 MHL is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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