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HY04 NLJ

2004 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,536 mi
Last recorded172,536 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 NLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 172,536 miles

O/S Headlight lense cracked

O/S/R tyre wearing close to legal limit

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and snapped. System still adequately supported

Pass 3 Oct 2015 169,102 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 169,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 161,873 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 151,620 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 151,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 143,104 miles

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

exhaust mounting broken.system still supported.

slight sidewall damage n/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 143,076 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust mounting broken.system still supported.

slight sidewall damage n/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 133,537 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 133,489 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2010 123,794 miles

nearside rear and offside front tyres have cuts in outer side walls

stone chip im offside headlamp glass

Fail 5 Mar 2009 110,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres at 3mm

headlamp unit full of condensation

n/s/r seat belt and seat back catch not checked child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre at 1.6mm

o/s/f disc showing scores and surface corrosion

o/s/f headlamp glass chipped not affecting dip beam pattern

o/s/r tyre at 2mm

rear discs showing scores and surface corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2009 110,120 miles

front tyres at 3mm

headlamp unit full of condensation

n/s/r seat belt and seat back catch not checked child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre at 1.6mm

o/s/f disc showing scores and surface corrosion

o/s/f headlamp glass chipped not affecting dip beam pattern

o/s/r tyre at 2mm

rear discs showing scores and surface corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2008 97,601 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 70,324 miles

Wipers starting to smear across screen. Minor stone chips across sreen. Misting/damp around power steering tank lower hose/clip. Front and rear brake pads are approx 75% worn, advise a check in 4,000 miles.

Fail 14 Mar 2007 70,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Wipers starting to smear across screen. Minor stone chips across sreen. Misting/damp around power steering tank lower hose/clip. Front and rear brake pads are approx 75% worn, advise a check in 4,000 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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HY04 NLJ is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HY04 NLJ, 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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HY04 NLJ is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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