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BF54 YFU

2004 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,136 mi
Last recorded143,136 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 YFU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 143,136 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 143,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 138,350 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 133,866 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 127,939 miles

Nearside Front damage

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 127,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver wheel (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front damage

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 120,405 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 120,394 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2020 101,206 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 98,642 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 89,925 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 89,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front both tyres wearing inner edge

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 74,582 miles

trailer socket cover missing

Fail 10 Mar 2017 74,582 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

trailer socket cover missing

Pass 19 Dec 2015 71,024 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broke

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 69,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2014 69,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2013 64,667 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

scuff on o/s/f bumper noted

Fail 16 Dec 2013 64,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

scuff on o/s/f bumper noted

Pass 15 Dec 2012 60,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NOTE..o/s/f tyre signs of the tyre perishing around tread area..

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2011 56,839 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,579 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 52,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NOTE....both front brake discs heavely scored / worn....

note...slight hand brake lever travel...

Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,741 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 40,393 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,418 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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BF54 YFU is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF54 YFU, 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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BF54 YFU is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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