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253X948

2004 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,539 mi
Last recorded79,539 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration253X948
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 79,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn to 0 mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 79,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn to 0 mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 79,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 72,660 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 72,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 61,982 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Feb 2014 57,800 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 57,800 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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253X948 is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 97,659 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 253X948, 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 22 years old, this Volvo S60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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253X948 is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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