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FM53 EKZ

2004 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

195,708 mi
Last recorded195,708 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 EKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 195,708 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 195,708 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 189,113 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 189,081 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2017 184,046 miles

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

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

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

handbrake efficiency close to minimum requirements (17%)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 183,897 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

handbrake efficiency close to minimum requirements (17%)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 183,941 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both sides.aftermarket HID bulbs fitted with no cleaning device present (1.7.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Dec 2016 183,642 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front indicators slightly discoloured

o/s rear upper sidelight innop

Pass 14 Dec 2015 177,421 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2015 177,375 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2014 170,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 170,881 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside front steering inner joint worn

Pass 15 Dec 2013 163,341 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 155,119 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2012 155,016 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Nov 2012 154,615 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Oct 2011 141,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 141,998 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 142,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 133,056 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 124,121 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 124,121 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 115,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 115,298 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 98,640 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 77,765 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 77,765 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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FM53 EKZ is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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 FM53 EKZ, 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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FM53 EKZ is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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