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GJ04 HWA

2004 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

158,681 mi
Last recorded158,681 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 HWA
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 158,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s front upper suspension strut mounts noisy on turns

Pass 5 Mar 2025 152,347 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seatbelts not tested

Fail 5 Mar 2025 152,347 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seatbelts not tested

Pass 14 Mar 2024 143,407 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 143,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 - misshapen on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 134,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 134,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 128,036 miles

Nearside Front steering lock pad missing

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

one side light bulb inoperative n/s/r

Pass 22 Feb 2021 124,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 124,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 122,457 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside park squick when applied

Pass 26 Feb 2019 120,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leaks

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 117,381 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 117,381 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 114,222 miles

Engine under trays fitted at time of test

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush all inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 111,028 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Under trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 Feb 2015 106,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 106,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 100,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades judder across the screen

Pass 26 Feb 2013 92,753 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 92,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Feb 2012 85,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade worn

Pass 24 Feb 2012 85,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

n/s wiper blade worn

Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,433 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 78,433 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,565 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 58,938 miles

inspect front brakes

Fail 19 Feb 2008 51,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight cut in n/s and o/s outer side walls of rear tyres

Pass 19 Feb 2008 51,358 miles

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

slight cut in n/s and o/s outer side walls of rear tyres

Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,896 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall †

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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GJ04 HWA is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 GJ04 HWA, 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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GJ04 HWA is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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