2003 Volvo S60 2.4L Diesel · SM03 DWA
2003 Volvo S60 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 163,366 miles. MOT expired on 05 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S60
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM03 DWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
- 163,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM03 DWA 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 (SM03 DWA) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 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 (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (”.
SM03 DWA Mileage History
- 21/04/2022156,402 mi
- 01/06/2023160,622 mi+4,220 mi
- 06/09/2024163,329 mi+2,707 mi
- 29/04/2025163,365 mi+36 mi
- 07/05/2025163,366 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,288 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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
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