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RY54 SSZ

2004 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,374 mi
Last recorded177,374 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 SSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2025 177,374 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 173,007 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 173,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 166,630 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 166,630 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear n/s/r parking brake low reading

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 159,893 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 155,942 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel filler cap seal split

Pass 14 Nov 2019 150,604 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake lever has minimul reserve travel

Pass 21 Nov 2018 141,566 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 127,537 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside front steering lock to lock rubber stops slight worn

Pass 25 Nov 2016 106,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 106,760 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 91,393 miles

slight play nearside front inner tie rod

Fail 13 Nov 2015 91,393 miles

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

slight play nearside front inner tie rod

Pass 25 Nov 2014 75,913 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 worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,417 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 56,320 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 56,319 miles

Offside Front Lower Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 50,576 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 45,583 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 45,583 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 41,044 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 41,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,070 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 27,269 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 20,960 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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RY54 SSZ is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RY54 SSZ, 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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RY54 SSZ is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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