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LD53 VBG

2004 Volvo S60

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,038 mi
Last recorded150,038 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 VBG
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 150,038 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

near side rear handbrake shoes binding on

slight play in steering universal joint

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 1 Oct 2013 146,152 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 146,150 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 135,185 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres wearing low

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2012 135,185 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 116,945 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 116,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 98,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 98,524 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 95,946 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 84,465 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 64,407 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 64,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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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LD53 VBG is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LD53 VBG, 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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LD53 VBG is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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