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BJ54 VJZ

2004 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

160,233 mi
Last recorded160,233 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 160,233 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 145,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2024 135,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 125,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both head lamp lenses in poor condition causing reduced light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is almost worn down to the 2mm wear bars ,the min legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 116,401 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very small pin hole at rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both head lamp lenses are in poor condition causing reduced light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 111,070 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole near rear mounting point. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses are scuffed slightly causing reduced light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 107,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 94,538 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 83,795 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 78,571 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,089 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 77,086 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 68,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 68,639 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 62,551 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 57,108 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 51,690 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,953 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,940 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 36,094 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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BJ54 VJZ is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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