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KR54 SZE

2004 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,082 mi
Last recorded151,082 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 SZE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 151,082 miles

both front upper strut mounts worn

both headlight lens dull

handbrake as little reserve

Pass 20 Aug 2024 150,013 miles

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

handbrake only just made effort

headlight lens dull

Pass 7 Aug 2023 146,428 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 143,059 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 139,748 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 139,748 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 136,737 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 136,737 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 133,942 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 133,906 miles

Front Position lamp lens seriously defective Both ns and os. No pattern. (4.2.1 (b))

Front Position lamp not working Both ns and os (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 129,373 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 129,371 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 123,820 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 123,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 119,490 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 119,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 113,879 miles

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2014 110,253 miles

both rear tyres low

Fail 1 Apr 2014 110,243 miles

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

both rear tyres

hand brake high

Pass 6 Apr 2013 104,130 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 104,127 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 99,316 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 91,600 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 91,600 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,166 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 74,166 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,249 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,041 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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KR54 SZE is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Black 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 KR54 SZE, 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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What year was KR54 SZE registered?

KR54 SZE is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is KR54 SZE safe to buy?

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