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RY53 WKC

2004 Volvo S60

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

198,909 mi
Last recorded198,909 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 WKC
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 198,909 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 197,434 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 197,420 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning excessively notchy in operation (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 195,058 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 192,531 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 192,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 189,636 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake just met requirement

Pass 20 Jan 2020 187,062 miles

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

Offside handbrake slightly low

Pass 31 Jan 2019 181,337 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 181,250 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 173,027 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 164,287 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 154,931 miles

handbrake just met requirements.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 145,069 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 134,553 miles

wiper blades deteriorated

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)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 134,553 miles

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

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

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2013 124,302 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 115,195 miles

rear exhaust support deteriorated.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 103,358 miles

both front tyres uneven wear

Pass 15 Jan 2010 93,113 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 86,314 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 76,094 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 76,093 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 57,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 57,844 miles

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

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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RY53 WKC is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RY53 WKC, 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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RY53 WKC is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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