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PY54 DBV

2004 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

190,877 mi
Last recorded190,877 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 DBV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 190,877 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective end box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective end box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 183,852 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

rusty underside

Pass 13 Nov 2023 179,970 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs appear do have been dropped at some occasion, doesn't affect performance. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Substantial boost leak coming from intercooler.

Fail 13 Nov 2023 179,960 miles

Position lamp not working Both front. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs appear do have been dropped at some occasion, doesn't affect performance. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Substantial boost leak coming from intercooler.

Pass 17 Oct 2022 175,328 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside parking brake becoming lazy

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 171,875 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 169,285 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Condensation in headlamps

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 169,285 miles

Fuel pipe insecure Front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Condensation in headlamps

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 164,330 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall perishing/splitting cord not exposed yet (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside parking brake becoming lazy

Pass 5 Nov 2018 158,081 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 152,164 miles

engine oil level below minimum

offside parking brake becoming lazy

road springs corroding

Fail 7 Nov 2017 152,164 miles

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

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

engine oil level below minimum

offside parking brake becoming lazy

road springs corroding

Pass 14 Nov 2016 144,716 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

road springs corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2015 136,265 miles

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

road springs corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2014 125,867 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 115,179 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 104,256 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

nearside rear tyre inner wall perishing.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,237 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 87,250 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 81,627 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust bracket broken

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 17 Nov 2008 75,540 miles

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

can not see all brake pads

Pass 12 Oct 2007 50,707 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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PY54 DBV is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PY54 DBV, 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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PY54 DBV is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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