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KB53 BFA

2004 Volvo S60

Grey Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,341 mi
Last recorded120,341 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 BFA
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 120,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front and both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 117,085 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front and both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 3 Feb 2024 110,777 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 110,777 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 105,150 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 100,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 93,511 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn and allowing movement

Fail 30 Jan 2021 93,511 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front lower arm bushes worn and allowing movement

Pass 18 Jan 2020 87,217 miles

both front lower arm bushes breaking up

front brake discs corroded and worn

front tyres worn to excess

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 19 Jan 2019 81,130 miles

both front lower arm bushes breaking up

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

Fail 18 Jan 2019 81,120 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front lower arm bushes breaking up

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

Pass 3 Feb 2018 71,447 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

o/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 30 Jan 2017 65,370 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,823 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 62,504 miles

Nearside Front Position Light Dim

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 60,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 60,688 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 58,614 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,701 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 55,025 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 52,300 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 50,531 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 48,105 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 43,820 miles

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

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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KB53 BFA is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KB53 BFA, 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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KB53 BFA is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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