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HJ04 VBU

2004 Volvo S60

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,420 mi
Last recorded132,420 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 VBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2020 132,420 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 120,536 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 120,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 105,778 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 92,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in the tread bar and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in tread bar (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 79,871 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 79,871 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 67,206 miles

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

long travel on handbrake

Fail 7 Jan 2016 67,206 miles

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

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

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

long travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,024 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2015 58,024 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,248 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,107 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 39,062 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,062 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,180 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 33,598 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,791 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 26,708 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,708 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 22,241 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 VBU is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ04 VBU, 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 VBU is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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