2003 Volvo S60 2.4L Diesel · GL53 RWN
2003 Volvo S60 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 98,147 miles. MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S60
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL53 RWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2023
- 98,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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GL53 RWN Mileage History
- 17/11/202189,687 mi
- 17/11/202189,687 mi
- 25/11/202292,601 mi+2,914 mi
- 27/10/202398,050 mi+5,449 mi
- 03/11/202398,147 mi+97 mi
Average of roughly 4,317 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL53 RWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo S60 (GL53 RWN) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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