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EF04 GWA

2004 Volvo S60

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,377 mi
Last recorded171,377 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 GWA
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 171,377 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 171,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 166,038 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 159,133 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 159,133 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 153,031 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2021 153,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 149,004 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil residue on covers

Fail 13 Jul 2020 149,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil residue on covers

Pass 31 May 2019 136,788 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 31 May 2019 136,788 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 May 2018 118,057 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 23 May 2018 118,056 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 23 May 2017 100,629 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 86,297 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 71,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2015 71,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 55,763 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 45,014 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 45,014 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 34,634 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 23,107 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 23,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2010 16,756 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 14,970 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 11,892 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 9,672 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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EF04 GWA is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF04 GWA, 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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EF04 GWA is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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