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FH53 WXG

2004 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

192,522 mi
Last recorded192,522 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 WXG
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 192,522 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust mounting broken

Fail 28 Apr 2017 192,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 30 Apr 2016 178,865 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 165,483 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken, but exhaust system adequately supported

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 165,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken, but exhaust system adequately supported

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 155,532 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 155,530 miles

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 141,305 miles

both front lower arms front bushes have slight play

Fail 25 Jan 2012 121,059 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 121,059 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 103,964 miles

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Fail 29 Jan 2011 103,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 26 Jan 2010 85,177 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 66,445 miles

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)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 54,033 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 54,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 37,998 miles

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

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

front side lights poor output but operate

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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FH53 WXG is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FH53 WXG, 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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What year was FH53 WXG registered?

FH53 WXG is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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