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BG04 HWX

2004 Volvo S60

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,491 mi
Last recorded187,491 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 HWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 187,491 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 185,347 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2016 185,347 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating o/s n/s (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 180,837 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket weld broken.

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 180,837 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust mounting bracket weld broken.

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

Pass 29 May 2013 162,249 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 149,972 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 149,923 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 140,158 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 140,158 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 129,186 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 120,940 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 120,937 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 May 2008 108,627 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 108,627 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 81,668 miles

both rear tyres worn along outer edges

slight play in nearside of steering rack (track rod ball joint)

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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BG04 HWX is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BG04 HWX, 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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BG04 HWX is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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