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FA03 UGD

2003 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,308 mi
Last recorded159,308 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 UGD
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 159,308 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 158,203 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 153,866 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 143,180 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 135,319 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 135,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 130,411 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 130,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel flap missing

rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 119,091 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 114,420 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 114,419 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

secondary cat has a rattle

Pass 24 Feb 2012 108,675 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 108,670 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 100,949 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 100,949 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 92,717 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 92,717 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 86,126 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 86,125 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 86,019 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 86,019 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 74,389 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 60,859 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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FA03 UGD is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FA03 UGD, 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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FA03 UGD is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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