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EX54 ZLU

2004 Volvo S60

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,526 mi
Last recorded112,526 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 ZLU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 112,526 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 102,017 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 101,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater is white not orange (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2024 91,093 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 91,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 May 2024 90,907 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 87,132 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front number plate poor

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 87,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Front number plate poor

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 86,578 miles

All tyres perished

Exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2021 86,217 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 86,120 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 85,250 miles

Top engine mount perished

Pass 4 May 2018 83,696 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,342 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 82,432 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 82,432 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 80,387 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 80,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 70,315 miles

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

offside and nearside front top mounts / bearings stiff

Fail 4 Aug 2014 70,315 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs

offside and nearside front top mounts / bearings stiff

Pass 19 Aug 2013 62,414 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 62,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,088 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 54,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 46,024 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s rear lamp; 1 of 2 bulbs not working

Fail 27 Aug 2010 36,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s rear lamp; 1 of 2 bulbs not working

Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,614 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,130 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,002 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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EX54 ZLU is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 EX54 ZLU, 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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EX54 ZLU is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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