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BC53 GKY

2004 Volvo S60

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

199,658 mi
Last recorded199,658 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 GKY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2017 199,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 184,282 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 183,253 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 182,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 160,858 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 144,948 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 137,983 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 133,609 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 119,806 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 104,568 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 89,047 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 72,843 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 72,839 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs corroded inner and outer edges. rear brake discs corroded inner and outer edges. squeak from o/s/r wheel

Pass 2 Oct 2007 60,085 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 59,738 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 59,738 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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BC53 GKY is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BC53 GKY, 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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What year was BC53 GKY registered?

BC53 GKY is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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