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GP53 FZF

2004 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,171 mi
Last recorded179,171 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 FZF
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 179,171 miles

both front bottom arm bushes worn/ rear bushes beginning to de bond

temporary repair to exhaust

Pass 14 Jul 2023 174,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 174,963 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn U bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low WON'T ADJUST (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn U bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 169,792 miles

both rear suspension level active damping units may becoming insecure

front brake pads low in material and front brake imbalance at 28% (max 30%) off side front brake may require service

off side front inner brake pipes may require securing a little better

rear exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

Pass 31 Jul 2021 165,099 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 164,751 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front tyres low tread

Pass 3 Aug 2020 157,897 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

anti-skid service message on

heavy rust fuel filter

nearside front bumper corner lose

Fail 23 Jul 2020 157,896 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible part (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

anti-skid service message on

heavy rust fuel filter

nearside front bumper corner lose

Pass 13 Dec 2019 150,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

cond of steering action u/j ??

Pass 8 Aug 2018 144,200 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 144,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 128,496 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 112,203 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 112,203 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 111,917 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine management light on

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Two rear shocker (2.7.3)

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

two rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2015 90,899 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 79,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 79,584 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 77,408 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2012 73,938 miles

Front number plate poor condition

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 73,936 miles

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

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

Front number plate poor condition

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 71,424 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 66,153 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil around front diff

Fail 15 Feb 2010 66,037 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil around front diff

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,158 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 58,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 52,329 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 44,299 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 FZF is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GP53 FZF, 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 FZF is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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