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SG54 XCH

2004 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

106,462 mi
Last recorded106,462 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 XCH
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 106,462 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 103,574 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 103,574 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 100,871 miles

advise o/s/f brake sticky

advise product on hradlamp lens

advise various suspension components

Pass 23 Mar 2023 98,969 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses marked (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked and perished on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 98,969 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses marked (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked and perished on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 96,688 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses marked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 96,687 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working both front washers innop (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses marked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 92,476 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 92,475 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 90,343 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 90,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 84,088 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 84,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 79,675 miles

both front tyres perished on inner sidewalls

Fail 23 Mar 2018 79,675 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres perished on inner sidewalls

Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,932 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 71,174 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 71,171 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,947 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,841 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,072 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 58,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 53,918 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 53,918 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 50,247 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 50,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs , excessively pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,667 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,450 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,735 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,225 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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SG54 XCH is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 SG54 XCH, 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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SG54 XCH is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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