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MT54 MDE

2004 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,794 mi
Last recorded73,794 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 MDE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 73,794 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 73,794 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 68,233 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 68,198 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 62,793 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box support bracket corroded and defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components showing signs of corrosion, rear axle springs and anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 62,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear anti roll bar corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 60,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 60,797 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 58,708 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pads worn unevenly

Nearside Front Brake pads worn out unevenly

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle displays abs service required but no abs light illuminated.

Pass 22 Jan 2020 57,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 55,151 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight damage on tyre sidewall

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,960 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2016 49,438 miles

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake discs

Pass 19 Dec 2014 47,965 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 43,896 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 39,029 miles

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

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

rear exhaust brackets broken

surface corrosion on front discs inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2012 35,194 miles

rear exhaust support corroded away on n/s of pipe

squeal on n/s handbrake in operation - advise strip and check

Pass 13 Jan 2011 31,892 miles

engine/gearbox undertray fitted

n/s/r tyre ON legal limit on tread

o/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on tread

sill covers fitted

slight damage to n/s/f wing

Pass 15 Jan 2010 27,103 miles

engine undertray fitted

o/s and n/s rear tyres approaching legal limit on treads

slight damage on sidewall on n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2009 23,784 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 19,816 miles

sill covers fitted

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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MT54 MDE is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MT54 MDE, 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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MT54 MDE is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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