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BN54 DWG

2004 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

254,707 mi
Last recorded254,707 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 DWG
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 254,707 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Mar 2025 254,677 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Mar 2024 251,026 miles

o/s/f fog light not working

slight steering rack/rod play

Fail 20 Mar 2024 250,999 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

o/s/f fog light not working

o/s/r upper side light not working

slight steering rack/rod play

Pass 20 Mar 2023 243,286 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlamp beam pattern deteriorating

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Mar 2022 233,862 miles

all road springs corroded

some corrosion to rear exhaust box

some wear to rear suspension bushes at trailing arms

windscreen chipped

Fail 25 Mar 2022 233,860 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

all road springs corroded

some corrosion to rear exhaust box

some wear to rear suspension bushes at trailing arms

windscreen chipped

Pass 31 Mar 2021 222,632 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box + corrosion around exhaust centre bracket possible starting to blow

front brake discs corroded/worn

o/s wiper blade starting to split

rear brake discs corroded

some rear brake imbalance - n/s/r low

some wear to rear trailing arm front bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Mar 2020 219,887 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners of front discs in poor cond. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outers of rear discs in poor cond. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 219,873 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r tyre bald areas on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners of front discs in poor cond. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outers of rear discs in poor cond. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 211,291 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre bald on edges & cuts on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 203,396 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 197,469 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small cut on o/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

cut ,not deep on outer side wall of n/s/f tyre.

stone chip on front screen just in limits

Fail 20 Jun 2017 197,466 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small cut on o/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

cut ,not deep on outer side wall of n/s/f tyre.

o/s/f driving light inopp.

stone chip on front screen just in limits

Pass 28 Jun 2016 189,092 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no.plate damaged & (6.3.1d)

stone chip on front wind screen, at present just in limits

Fail 23 Jun 2016 189,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no.plate damaged & (6.3.1d)

stone chip on front wind screen, at present just in limits

Pass 4 Jun 2015 177,642 miles

front number plate damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Jun 2015 177,640 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front number plate damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2014 165,620 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 147,861 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 133,453 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 121,355 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 109,708 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 93,421 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 93,421 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 77,726 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 58,465 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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BN54 DWG is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BN54 DWG, 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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BN54 DWG is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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