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AU04 VYL

2004 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,808 mi
Last recorded108,808 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VYL
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 108,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly, going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly, going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 108,808 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly, going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly, going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 101,066 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Signs of body corrosion.

Pass 16 Feb 2024 93,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Signs of body corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2024 93,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Signs of body corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2023 85,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Signs of body corrosion.

Pass 10 Feb 2022 76,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder.

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder.

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 76,370 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder.

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder.

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 68,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 68,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 64,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 60,158 miles

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

exhaust slight corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 57,351 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust mounting corroded / snapped

Pass 17 Feb 2017 56,318 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 14 Feb 2017 56,318 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Both rear tyres show age related cracks to sidewall

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 55,227 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 52,351 miles

centre rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 49,028 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 45,720 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 25 Jan 2012 42,144 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,284 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 34,529 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 29,478 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,253 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,169 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 20,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AU04 VYL is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU04 VYL, 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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AU04 VYL is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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