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FY04 VZJ

2004 Volvo S60

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,399 mi
Last recorded122,399 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 VZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 122,399 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

noise from front suspension

Fail 8 Aug 2017 122,386 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

noise from front suspension

Pass 17 Aug 2016 110,539 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 110,538 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing 3 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 94,855 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 94,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 82,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 6 Jun 2013 68,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 68,448 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 54,694 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushes showing slight play

Fail 8 Jun 2012 54,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushes showing slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,498 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,827 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,237 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 33,219 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,685 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,694 miles

Both front lower wish bones front bushers worn

Both front tyres worn on inner edges slightly

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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FY04 VZJ is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 FY04 VZJ, 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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FY04 VZJ is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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