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OV04 DFE

2004 Volvo S60

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,470 mi
Last recorded173,470 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 DFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 173,470 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 173,470 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 172,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL SPLIT IN SEVERAL PLACES. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 168,675 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 162,785 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 153,804 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 143,312 miles

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

ns front tyre wall cut

Fail 14 Mar 2016 143,312 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

ns front tyre wall cut

Pass 16 Mar 2015 135,036 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 124,003 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 111,436 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 101,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 86,151 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 74,096 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 74,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 62,564 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,349 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 39,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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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OV04 DFE is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OV04 DFE, 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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OV04 DFE is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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