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KA04 ELJ

2004 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,869 mi
Last recorded144,869 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 ELJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 144,869 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 137,498 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 134,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect just acceptable at the time of inspection (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured just acceptable at the time of inspection (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 131,792 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 131,792 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 128,323 miles

Rear exhaust hanger corroded & weak

Pass 19 Jan 2021 125,371 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 125,365 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 120,850 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front 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 14 Jul 2018 117,394 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 113,514 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 108,112 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 94,676 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,576 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,612 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 78,608 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,386 miles

Nearside front inner shoulder bald

Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,419 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,303 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,980 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 33,022 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,125 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 25,327 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 22,941 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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KA04 ELJ is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KA04 ELJ, 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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KA04 ELJ is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 11 July 2004.

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