2003 Volvo S60 2.5L Petrol · LD53 FWR
2003 Volvo S60 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 156,023 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S60
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD53 FWR Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 156,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD53 FWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo S60 (LD53 FWR) between October 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability Top mount defective (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LD53 FWR Mileage History
- 24/10/200623,819 mi
- 24/10/200623,819 mi
- 02/11/200734,314 mi+10,495 mi
- 27/10/200841,409 mi+7,095 mi
- 21/10/200948,684 mi+7,275 mi
- 21/10/200948,685 mi+1 mi
- 28/10/201054,968 mi+6,283 mi
- 28/10/201054,965 mi-3 mi
- 01/11/201162,401 mi+7,436 mi
- 01/11/201162,401 mi
- 27/11/201269,676 mi+7,275 mi
- 28/11/201374,640 mi+4,964 mi
- 22/11/201482,527 mi+7,887 mi
- 24/11/201482,545 mi+18 mi
- 21/11/201588,549 mi+6,004 mi
- 19/11/201693,548 mi+4,999 mi
- 27/11/2017100,419 mi+6,871 mi
- 17/11/2018106,986 mi+6,567 mi
- 02/11/2019112,756 mi+5,770 mi
- 27/11/2020120,115 mi+7,359 mi
- 24/11/2021129,093 mi+8,978 mi
- 26/11/2022137,725 mi+8,632 mi
- 30/11/2022137,750 mi+25 mi
- 02/11/2023144,992 mi+7,242 mi
- 15/08/2024149,715 mi+4,723 mi
- 24/07/2025154,701 mi+4,986 mi
- 07/09/2026155,833 mi+1,132 mi
- 22/09/2026155,997 mi+164 mi
- 02/10/2026156,023 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 6,630 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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