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SH04 EXC

2004 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

187,585 mi
Last recorded187,585 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 EXC
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 187,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 187,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring broken (3.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 171,130 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 170,906 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 154,961 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket broken at rear section area.

Front brake pads worn.

N/S Wiper split.

N/S/F Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

N/S/R Road wheel damaged.

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 132,202 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 131,709 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 116,749 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 115,535 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 95,807 miles

N/S/F Road wheel damaged.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 95,755 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

N/S/F Road wheel damaged.

Fail 5 Jan 2010 76,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 76,953 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 58,498 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,771 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2008 53,741 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 35,560 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 EXC is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EXC, 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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What year was SH04 EXC registered?

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

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