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OE04 XLA

2004 Volvo S60

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

155,884 mi
Last recorded155,884 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 XLA
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 155,884 miles

Central Front lower engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2024 155,880 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Front lower engine cover fitted

Nearside Front brake disc very rusty & corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc very rusty & corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 155,185 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust mounting very rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2023 155,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust mounting very rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2022 152,683 miles

Both sides rear shockers casing corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper damage

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door mirror housing damage

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 150,506 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR SHOCKERS CASING CORRODED

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT STILL SECURE

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 148,625 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2019 146,296 miles

Offside mirror housing broken

Undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2019 146,296 miles

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

Offside mirror housing broken

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2018 143,782 miles

Front subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 141,173 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 138,811 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 138,811 miles

Fuel system component insecure corrodid (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 126,253 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2015 126,253 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2014 133,676 miles

exhaust system corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake light check light active brake light fully functional

restricted view to rear coil springs

Fail 18 Oct 2014 133,676 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake light check light active brake light fully functional

exhaust system corroded

restricted view to rear coil springs

Pass 22 Oct 2013 130,458 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 130,458 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 128,979 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts in the sidewall, no plys showing.

o/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage, no plys showing.

o/s/r lamp lens damaged, no white light showing.

Fail 3 Oct 2012 124,889 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

headlamp wipers are split.

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage, not showing any ply`s.

o/s/r lamp lens broken, not showing white light.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 124,889 miles

headlamp wipers are split.

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage, not showing any ply`s.

o/s/r lamp lens broken, not showing white light.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 117,488 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit.

hand brake reserve travel slightly high.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 107,946 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 107,946 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 92,791 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 92,791 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 72,205 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 45,407 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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OE04 XLA is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 OE04 XLA, 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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OE04 XLA is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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