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OW53 UMZ

2004 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

235,216 mi
Last recorded235,216 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 UMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 235,216 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 9 Nov 2012 192,985 miles

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

front tyres touchimg inner wing on fall lock

nearside front door mirror glass missing

offside/nearside front tyres side wall damaged[outer]

Pass 16 Nov 2011 160,562 miles

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

parking brake travel could be improved

Fail 16 Nov 2011 160,562 miles

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

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

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

parking brake travel could be improved

Pass 29 Nov 2010 150,391 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 150,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 140,972 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front lock stop soft metal plates are worn badly unable to see if touching at time of test customer advised

nearside headlam aim adjusted to lower limit and wont go any higher

nsf lower arm front bush is slightly deteriated

offside and nearside front and offside rear tyres on car are very badly cracked inner and outer side walls

Fail 18 Nov 2009 140,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front lock stop soft metal plates are worn badly unable to see if touching at time of test customer advised

nsf lower arm front bush is slightly deteriated

all four tyres on car have very badly cracked inner and outer side walls

Pass 27 Sep 2008 128,817 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 128,817 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 92,825 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 92,825 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2007 92,799 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres losing shape

slight knock in steering rack o/s (with engine off)

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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OW53 UMZ is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 OW53 UMZ, 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 OW53 UMZ registered?

OW53 UMZ is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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