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HJ04 VAE

2004 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

238,575 mi
Last recorded238,575 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 VAE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 238,575 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 238,575 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 229,363 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 217,923 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 206,937 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 195,025 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 187,398 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 187,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 176,921 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 164,877 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 152,937 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 139,679 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 139,676 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 129,281 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 129,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 114,958 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 104,243 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 104,239 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 94,500 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 94,388 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 94,388 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 85,281 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber split

front bumper has slight damage

offside front wiper split

Pass 16 Sep 2010 76,203 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 65,724 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 52,997 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 52,969 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,264 miles

both front tyres wearing

slight wear in o/s/r wheel bearing

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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HJ04 VAE is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ04 VAE, 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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HJ04 VAE is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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