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NL54 WBD

2004 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

166,791 mi
Last recorded166,791 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 WBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 166,791 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 165,957 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis various areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 165,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 164,457 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both center to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front head lamps discolored

Pass 21 Dec 2022 162,978 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 161,625 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 161,622 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 160,126 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Jul 2019 158,552 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 158,552 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 155,880 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 155,880 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 151,782 miles

1/ handbrake reading just met

Pass 24 Oct 2016 145,697 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted...

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 145,693 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers and under trays fitted...

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 137,050 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 137,050 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 130,295 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 130,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 122,023 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 122,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 113,599 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 104,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Fail 19 Oct 2010 90,776 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 90,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 82,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2008 74,799 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

child seat fitted

front wheels fouling inner wheel arch linners on lock

Fail 10 Nov 2008 74,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

child seat fitted

front wheels fouling inner wheel arch linners on lock

Pass 22 Feb 2008 74,496 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade splitting

Pass 14 Aug 2007 64,353 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 64,353 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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NL54 WBD is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 NL54 WBD, 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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NL54 WBD is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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