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S18 SPX

2004 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,656 mi
Last recorded176,656 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 SPX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 176,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 171,143 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 161,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

parkbrake travell borderline

Pass 1 Aug 2023 148,811 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 137,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 130,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 129,999 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 121,606 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 121,407 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 115,127 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake effort only just within its requirements

Fail 21 Jun 2018 115,127 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Handbrake effort only just within its requirements

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 106,509 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 106,489 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort LOW EFFORT (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort NO EFFORT (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 99,373 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 99,373 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 91,961 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,716 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 73,399 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 73,398 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 66,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front marker light not working

Pass 4 Nov 2010 62,000 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 50,725 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,033 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 31,627 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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S18 SPX is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S18 SPX, 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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S18 SPX is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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