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HS53 EHG

2004 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

283,779 mi
Last recorded283,779 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 EHG
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 283,779 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 283,779 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 283,764 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam both not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 274,599 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 274,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb was fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 254,886 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 254,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Hand brake lever comes near to the limit of travel

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 228,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 205,607 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 205,294 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking Power steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Hand brake comes near to its limit of travel

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

Under tray and front subframe wet with PAS fluid.

Pass 22 Nov 2018 188,957 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damp with oil misting

Pass 20 Nov 2017 173,474 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 173,474 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 157,234 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 157,234 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Side marker light not working

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 139,185 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Dented inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak around front of car underside.

Fail 28 Nov 2014 118,849 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 118,849 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 106,134 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 99,936 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 90,202 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 78,205 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 78,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2010 64,588 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 64,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 5 Mar 2009 53,143 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 43,089 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,925 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)

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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HS53 EHG is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel 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 HS53 EHG, 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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HS53 EHG is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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