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HG54 LVJ

2004 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

117,239 mi
Last recorded117,239 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 LVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 117,239 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 117,239 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 107,269 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 31 Jan 2025 107,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2024 102,041 miles

nearside and offside mirror covers damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2024 102,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside mirror covers damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2023 96,322 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 96,322 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 85,142 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 85,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2021 71,649 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 71,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 58,052 miles

front pads worn low

play in front lower wishbone bushes

Pass 16 Oct 2018 50,356 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 49,807 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 49,807 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 49,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,465 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 45,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 45,085 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2013 41,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,408 miles

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2011 35,517 miles

Drivers seat back slightly loose

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

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

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Plastic undertray fitted

Rear tyres out of shape

Fail 14 Sep 2011 35,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear tyres out of shape

Drivers seat back slightly loose

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

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

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Plastic undertray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2010 31,780 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,590 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,356 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 16,807 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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HG54 LVJ is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HG54 LVJ, 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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HG54 LVJ is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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