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RV54 VFG

2004 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,490 mi
Last recorded179,490 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 VFG
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 179,490 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 179,490 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 158,732 miles

ADVISE BOTH HEAD LIGHT AIMS POOR

ADVISE MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK

ADVISE SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges and damaged to outer side wall

Fail 1 Sep 2015 158,730 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort HAND BRAKE (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE BOTH HEAD LIGHT AIMS POOR

ADVISE MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK

ADVISE SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front WEAING ON EDGES

Offside Front Outer SIDE WALL DAMAGED

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 139,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

near side rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2014 139,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

near side rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2013 117,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 117,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 95,009 miles

CUT N/S/R OUTER TYRE WALL

HEADLIGHTS POOR

N/S/R OUTER BRAKE DISC POOR

Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,625 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 79,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 62,509 miles

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 14 Sep 2009 53,289 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 50,861 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 48,021 miles

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)

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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RV54 VFG is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV54 VFG, 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 RV54 VFG registered?

RV54 VFG is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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