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EX53 UDK

2003 Volvo S60

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,927 mi
Last recorded188,927 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UDK
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 188,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged but secured

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

handbrake travel high

oil leaks under car

Pass 28 Aug 2025 182,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ON LEGAL LIMIT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake travel high

oil leaks under engine

Pass 19 Sep 2024 176,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ON LEGAL LIMIT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LEGAL LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel high

oi leaks under car

Pass 29 Aug 2023 169,370 miles

HAND BRAKE HAS TRAVEL

Offside movement some play in offside steering tie rod

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 169,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

HAND BRAKE HAS TRAVEL

Offside movement some play in offside steering tie rod

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 162,354 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Some travel on handbrake.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement some play in offside steering tie rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some oil around sump.

Pass 13 Sep 2021 156,194 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 150,622 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 150,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 136,425 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 125,517 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 123,783 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 122,762 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 121,425 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 120,510 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 118,004 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 116,377 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 113,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Oct 2009 100,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

small cut in outer wall of n/s/r tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2009 100,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

small cut in outer wall of n/s/r tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2008 82,284 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 82,284 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 62,880 miles

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

engine managment light on

front and rear number plates slightly worn

Pass 13 Oct 2006 46,284 miles

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

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

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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EX53 UDK is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX53 UDK, 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 EX53 UDK registered?

EX53 UDK is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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