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FB03 FZW

2003 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Volvo S6096,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 FZW
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 99,748 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 99,746 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 82,392 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,392 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,570 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 66,570 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front indicaters slightly discoloured

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,660 miles

Exhaust support corroded off. Exhaust reosonably supported at time of test

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SRS warning stays on

Fail 18 Apr 2012 61,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust support corroded off. Exhaust reosonably supported at time of test

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SRS warning stays on

Pass 23 Apr 2011 53,198 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 46,064 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 46,064 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 37,887 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2009 37,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 28,734 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

cant check rear springs fully,.

Fail 23 Apr 2007 21,095 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight side wall damage n/s/f tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 21,095 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight side wall damage n/s/f tyre

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 12,330 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing slightly on inner edges

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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FB03 FZW is a 2003 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FB03 FZW, 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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FB03 FZW is a 2003 Volvo S60, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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