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DY03 XBE

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

252,930 mi
Last recorded252,930 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 XBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 252,930 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 243,809 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 243,200 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge (225\45\17)

handbrake high

o\s\f headlamp lens cracked

o\s\f sidelight dim

Fail 17 Feb 2016 243,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (225\45\17) (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge (225\45\17)

handbrake high

o\s\f headlamp lens cracked

o\s\f sidelight dim

Pass 30 Jan 2015 229,223 miles

both front comfort bushes splitting

both front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

slight play in both front inner steering knuckles

Pass 18 Feb 2014 209,940 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 185,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s and o/s front comfort bushes starting to split

oil leak

slight play in both front steering knuckles

srs service message on dash

wipers are streaky

Pass 21 Feb 2013 185,261 miles

n/s and o/s front comfort bushes starting to split

oil leak

slight play in both front steering knuckles

srs service message on dash

wipers are streaky

Fail 22 Feb 2012 159,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2012 159,331 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2011 126,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both front discs are lipped

front lockstops are slightly worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust brackets are rotten and weak

slight play in both front steering knuckles

Pass 18 Feb 2010 110,957 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 102,072 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 102,072 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 101,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 92,829 miles

offside head light lens cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2007 68,762 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 50,987 miles

os headlight cracked but pattern ok

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 XBE is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XBE, 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 XBE is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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