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OV54 XAL

2004 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,833 mi
Last recorded139,833 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 XAL
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 139,833 miles

Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both door mirrors damaged outer covers held together with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 137,052 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2024 133,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 133,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value not working (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 128,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 128,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front travel on handrake lever

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front mirrors damaged tape on outer casas

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 124,109 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 120,161 miles

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

Offside Front brake resorvoir brake fluid looks dirty/contaminated

Pass 12 Mar 2020 116,450 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 110,023 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 103,682 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 97,378 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 97,378 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,330 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 90,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 83,791 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 77,385 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 71,871 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,263 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 59,112 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,654 miles

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

Off Side Hand Brake Performance Low

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 49,653 miles

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

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

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

Off Side Hand Brake Performance Low

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,513 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 40,513 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,990 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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OV54 XAL is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OV54 XAL, 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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What year was OV54 XAL registered?

OV54 XAL is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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