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FM53 NLV

2004 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,774 mi
Last recorded142,774 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 NLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 142,774 miles

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

n/s/r brake stiff

Fail 15 Jul 2016 142,774 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r brake stiff

Pass 14 Jul 2015 128,315 miles

n/s rear brake disc slightly corroded and pitted

o/s rear tyre low on inside edge

Pass 26 Jun 2014 111,921 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 111,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside front and rear tyres low on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2013 98,958 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 98,954 miles

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)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 81,860 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 81,851 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

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

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

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

Small cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 69,916 miles

offside front bottom arm front bush weak

offside rear brake disc corroded

steering stop on offside bottom arm missing

Fail 18 Jul 2011 69,916 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

offside front bottom arm front bush weak

offside rear brake disc corroded

steering stop on offside bottom arm missing

Fail 30 Mar 2010 52,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 52,324 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,745 miles

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

cond of rear pads & discs

Fail 27 Feb 2009 36,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

cond of rear pads & discs

Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,468 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,115 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 21,113 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NLV is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NLV, 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 FM53 NLV registered?

FM53 NLV is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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