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SM04 FRJ

2004 Volvo S60

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,037 mi
Last recorded95,037 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 FRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 95,037 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 95,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 95,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 94,996 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 89,961 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 89,961 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 78,663 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 64,661 miles

Nearside Rear lamp cluster damaged

Offside Rear tyre shows a deformed tread putting tyre seriously out of shape

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Dec 2018 64,658 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear lamp cluster damaged

Offside Front tyre becoming low on tread; perished

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre shows a deformed tread putting tyre seriously out of shape

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 61,170 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 59,873 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 57,916 miles

Nearside Front tyre was flat before started test

Offside Rear petrol flap tapped down and has locking filler cap fitted at time test

Fail 11 Dec 2015 57,915 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre was flat before started test

Offside Rear petrol flap tapped down and has locking filler cap fitted at time test

Pass 3 Dec 2014 54,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 53,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 50,182 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 47,455 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 44,804 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 40,373 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 40,373 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 36,422 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 36,422 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 32,887 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,838 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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SM04 FRJ is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SM04 FRJ, 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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SM04 FRJ is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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