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BG04 MVS

2004 Volvo S60

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

223,010 mi
Last recorded223,010 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 MVS
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 223,010 miles

All suspension components slightly corroded.

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear mounting bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight surface rust underneath vehicle.

Upper engine mounting bush displaced and mounting brackets fitted incorrectly , still secure

Fail 1 Jul 2021 223,010 miles

All suspension components slightly corroded.

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear mounting bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight surface rust underneath vehicle.

Upper engine mounting bush displaced and mounting brackets fitted incorrectly , still secure

Pass 6 May 2020 205,776 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured os and ns (4.4.3 (a))

Upper engine mounting bush displaced and mounting brackets fitted incorrectly , still secure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake application uneven , os lagging in operation

Fail 2 May 2020 205,629 miles

Headlamp aim too low os and ns (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured os and ns (4.4.3 (a))

Upper engine mounting bush displaced and mounting brackets fitted incorrectly , still secure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated , advise replacement

fuel filter corroded , advise replacement

parking brake application uneven , os lagging in operation

Pass 8 May 2019 191,335 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 191,270 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 175,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer cracked (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

front fog lights not working

Fail 8 May 2018 175,881 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer cracked (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

front fog lights not working

Pass 5 May 2017 160,028 miles

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

slight lip on front discs

Fail 5 May 2017 160,028 miles

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

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

slight lip on front discs

Fail 5 May 2017 16,002 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 152,419 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 152,323 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 141,444 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 130,531 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal rubber worn

fuel cap seal deteriorated but still seals

Pass 3 May 2013 118,039 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Brake pedal anti slip worn

O/s front fog inop

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2013 118,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Both rear tyres worn

Brake pedal anti slip worn

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

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

O/s front fog inop

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 108,177 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 93,354 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 81,848 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 81,848 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 67,179 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 52,474 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 52,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,998 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 MVS is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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