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GP53 FFE

2004 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,281 mi
Last recorded181,281 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 FFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 181,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Handbrake close to maximum travel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 168,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2014 168,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 153,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2013 153,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 140,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Feb 2012 140,267 miles

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2011 120,736 miles

Both registration plates poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Knock and wear in steering rack

Nearside front suspension lower wishbone front bush poor condition/slight movement

Fail 24 Feb 2011 120,731 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Both registration plates poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Knock and wear in steering rack

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

Nearside front suspension lower wishbone front bush poor condition/slight movement

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 97,549 miles

Wear in front brake discs

Offside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Both rear tyres uneven wear

Both registration plates poor condition

Knock and wear in steering rack

Nearside front wheel rim kerb damage and slightly distorted

Fail 3 Nov 2009 97,549 miles

Both rear tyres uneven wear

Both registration plates poor condition

Knock and wear in steering rack

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front wheel rim kerb damage and slightly distorted

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

Offside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Wear in front brake discs

Fail 5 Nov 2008 82,782 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 82,782 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 64,286 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 38,889 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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GP53 FFE is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GP53 FFE, 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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GP53 FFE is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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