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SM04 GYU

2004 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,257 mi
Last recorded180,257 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 GYU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 180,257 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 180,257 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 180,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Sep 2016 180,246 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2015 160,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 159,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 150,297 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

the front tyres have been rubbing the inner wings at some time

Fail 15 Jan 2014 150,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

the front tyres have been rubbing the inner wings at some time

Pass 15 Jan 2013 136,720 miles

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

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

tail box deterioated

Pass 20 Jan 2012 122,363 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 112,674 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 101,876 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 83,242 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 83,242 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 63,795 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,629 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 GYU is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GYU, 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 GYU is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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