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R111 ASE

2004 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

177,924 mi
Last recorded177,924 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 ASE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 177,924 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 176,570 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 176,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Feul flap can’t be opened (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 172,669 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 172,662 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 168,934 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 168,934 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 167,740 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 163,023 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 159,377 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 155,771 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 150,690 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 145,759 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 142,476 miles

exhaust backbox becoming corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 138,219 miles

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

front brake pads halfworn

n/s o/s front wishbone bushes starting to split/perish

Pass 4 Nov 2013 131,291 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 125,733 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 5 Nov 2011 118,063 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 110,258 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 101,608 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 92,793 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 92,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 70,537 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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R111 ASE is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol 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 R111 ASE, 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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R111 ASE is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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