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BJ54 ADZ

2004 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,829 mi
Last recorded161,829 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 ADZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 161,829 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 161,819 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 161,064 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 161,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 155,131 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 150,873 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 144,657 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 May 2016 138,750 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 19 May 2015 129,963 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 129,963 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 121,217 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 112,312 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 112,306 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 104,122 miles

both rear tyres fethered

Fail 24 May 2012 104,818 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres fethered

Pass 9 May 2011 89,867 miles

squeal from o/s brake when testing park brake

Fail 9 May 2011 89,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

squeal from o/s brake when testing park brake

Pass 27 May 2010 70,124 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 53,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,564 miles

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

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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BJ54 ADZ is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ54 ADZ, 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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BJ54 ADZ is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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