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OY04 XFX

2004 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

251,305 mi
Last recorded251,305 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 XFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 251,305 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 244,231 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting Bolt Washer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Under-body Corrosion Evident

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2025 244,227 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Strut Top Bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Strut Top Bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting Bolt Washer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Under-body Corrosion Evident

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2024 239,982 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 234,660 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear underbody surface corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2023 234,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear underbody surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2022 229,343 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 229,343 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 223,254 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 217,340 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 217,336 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit PLATE READS 1.55 / READING OF 1.60 TAKEN (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 206,558 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 206,382 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 193,740 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 182,542 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 171,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 170,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 May 2015 160,029 miles

Advise removing engine under tray for closer inspeection due to oil on tray

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 160,029 miles

Advise removing engine under tray for closer inspeection due to oil on tray

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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 147,082 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 147,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 141,336 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 117,417 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 85,069 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 85,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 78,145 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 68,480 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 68,480 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 56,670 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 45,898 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 43,215 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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OY04 XFX 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 67.7%.

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 OY04 XFX, 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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OY04 XFX is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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