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DY53 YZC

2003 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,179 mi
Last recorded140,179 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 YZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 140,179 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 132,847 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 125,691 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2017 125,642 miles

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

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

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

service light on

Pass 10 Oct 2015 117,437 miles

Front tyres Bald on edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 110,917 miles

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

Lip on front discs

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear discs corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 110,917 miles

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

Lip on front discs

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 106,049 miles

Lip on front discs

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 106,048 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Lip on front discs

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 101,469 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2012 101,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 96,011 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 23 Jul 2010 88,961 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 76,984 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 76,821 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r lower side light not working

slight play in both track ends

Pass 21 Jul 2008 61,512 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 56,534 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 39,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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DY53 YZC is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DY53 YZC, 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 DY53 YZC registered?

DY53 YZC is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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