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AO53 YFB

2004 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,389 mi
Last recorded151,389 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YFB
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 151,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper edge loose, not likely to become detached

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 151,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper edge loose, not likely to become detached

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 147,455 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 143,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 143,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 141,006 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Gas strut (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 137,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone bush rear most worn/split slightly (advice) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Repaired replace bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF wishbone rear most bush worn/split slightly (advice) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 137,750 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone bush rear most worn/split slightly (advice) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Repaired replace bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF wishbone rear most bush worn/split slightly (advice) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 133,736 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 133,736 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both reg bulbs (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 129,559 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 123,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 123,851 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing trapped behind seat (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 116,924 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 109,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m and worn on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 109,012 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m and worn on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 102,724 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 102,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 102,477 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage WING MIRROW COVER MISSING (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 85,371 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 73,487 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Dec 2012 63,970 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 63,970 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,632 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 58,155 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 58,155 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 52,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

washer fluid low

Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,946 miles

washer fluid low

Pass 15 Dec 2008 49,431 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 49,437 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 46,194 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 39,408 miles

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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AO53 YFB is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO53 YFB, 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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AO53 YFB is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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