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FM53 NLZ

2004 Volvo S60

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,141 mi
Last recorded133,141 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 NLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 133,141 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 133,138 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 125,984 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded. (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake comes up a little high.

Fail 14 Feb 2025 125,984 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded. (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake comes up a little high.

Pass 6 Feb 2024 114,606 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 114,606 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 105,196 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 102,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 102,480 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 99,038 miles

Exhaust Corroding.

Pass 12 Feb 2020 95,425 miles

exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2019 92,541 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 92,541 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective filler cap seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 89,421 miles

Exhaust Brackets Corroding

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,211 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 86,211 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perishing

Petrol cap rubber cracked and perishing

Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,803 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 75,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,277 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 71,259 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,883 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,490 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 60,912 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 60,897 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,839 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 46,146 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,134 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 37,542 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 36,895 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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FM53 NLZ is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NLZ, 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 NLZ is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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