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BT53 BZD

2004 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,634 mi
Last recorded172,634 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 BZD
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 172,634 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 172,634 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 151,740 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2018 151,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

rear brake discs scored n/s o/s inner tie rods have play o/s front flexi brake hose perished

Pass 16 Jun 2017 145,943 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 145,927 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 139,537 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 11 Jul 2015 130,059 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 120,597 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 110,579 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Jul 2013 110,579 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jul 2012 15,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f side wall damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2012 105,484 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f side wall damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2011 95,572 miles

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

both front side lamps bulbs dim

Pass 1 Jun 2010 85,309 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 85,309 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,110 miles

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

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

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

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2009 72,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2008 58,301 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 43,140 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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BT53 BZD is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BT53 BZD, 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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BT53 BZD is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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