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FD04 VLE

2004 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

159,889 mi
Last recorded159,889 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 VLE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 159,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 153,504 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 144,128 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 136,611 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 128,204 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 114,490 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 114,490 miles

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side on both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 111,091 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 111,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 99,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 84,544 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear 2 x exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 84,544 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Rear 2 x exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,766 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,075 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 64,072 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,000 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,261 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,691 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,525 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,173 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,515 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 23 Apr 2007 19,551 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 19,551 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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FD04 VLE is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FD04 VLE, 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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FD04 VLE is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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