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SH04 EXA

2004 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

200,913 mi
Last recorded200,913 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 EXA
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 200,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 200,850 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 195,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 195,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 189,090 miles

Nearside Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened centre (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 188,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened centre (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 182,041 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 182,041 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 176,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 176,021 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 163,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 151,776 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres are touching body (on full lock)

Fail 29 Dec 2012 151,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 142,816 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 142,816 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 126,872 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 110,617 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

centre brake light not working

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 31 Mar 2010 110,615 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

centre stop lamp not working

n/s//r upper &o/s/r lower taillights not working

o/s/r side marker light not working

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2009 91,825 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake discs corroded

front brake pads wearing and some/slight juddering during brake test.advise inspection

p.a.s. reservoir and attached pipe/hose damp/wet

pin nail and some splitting/perishing in tread area of offside rear tyre

rear number plate deteriorating

service light/indicator on

shock absorbers corroded

deep cut on outer sidewall of offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre/nail/bad splitting in tread area and almost through to cords/canvas

Fail 1 Apr 2009 91,825 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake discs corroded

front brake pads wearing and some/slight juddering during brake test.advise inspection

p.a.s. reservoir and attached pipe/hose damp/wet

pin nail and some splitting/perishing in tread area of offside rear tyre

rear number plate deteriorating

service light/indicator on

shock absorbers corroded

deep cut on outer sidewall of offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre/nail/bad splitting in tread area and almost through to cords/canvas

Pass 20 Mar 2008 73,241 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 54,072 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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SH04 EXA is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SH04 EXA, 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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SH04 EXA is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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