2003 Volvo S60 2.4L Diesel · HG03 OLT
2003 Volvo S60 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 111,511 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2016.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S60
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Aug 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Jun 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG03 OLT Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2015
- 111,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG03 OLT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo S60 (HG03 OLT) between April 2006 and August 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
HG03 OLT Mileage History
- 24/04/200649,487 mi
- 27/04/200758,333 mi+8,846 mi
- 30/04/200874,093 mi+15,760 mi
- 30/04/200874,093 mi
- 30/04/200987,596 mi+13,503 mi
- 29/04/2010101,035 mi+13,439 mi
- 29/04/2010101,035 mi
- 28/04/2011106,583 mi+5,548 mi
- 28/04/2011106,583 mi
- 19/04/2012116,151 mi+9,568 mi
- 19/04/2012116,151 mi
- 24/04/2013122,199 mi+6,048 mi
- 24/04/2014144,322 mi+22,123 mi
- 29/04/2014144,326 mi+4 mi
- 21/08/2015111,386 mi-32,940 mi
- 24/08/2015111,506 mi+120 mi
- 24/08/2015111,511 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 6,645 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Volvo S60 (P2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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