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BG04 MVR

2004 Volvo S60

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

180,471 mi
Last recorded180,471 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 MVR
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 180,471 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 173,607 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 165,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective minor damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 163,032 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 163,016 miles

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

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

front & rear brake pads appear low

Fail 12 Nov 2019 163,016 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

front & rear brake pads appear low

Pass 5 Nov 2018 160,199 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 160,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 149,876 miles

Central Rear exhaust mount corroded and broken

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes wearing and perishing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 149,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Adjusted (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel rim slight buckle

Nearside Front wiper splitting and slightly smearing windscreen.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)

Offside Front wiper slightly smearing windscreen

Rear exhaust section supporting bar deteriorated, supported by other means

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 126,861 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 126,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 103,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,342 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 79,342 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 68,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jan 2013 68,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Jan 2012 59,341 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 59,341 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 50,033 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 50,033 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 42,086 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 33,942 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,976 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 17,729 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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BG04 MVR is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MVR, 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 MVR is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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