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SM04 HLY

2004 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,925 mi
Last recorded137,925 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 HLY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 137,925 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 127,333 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 116,395 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

wear/corrosion to both front discs inner surfaces

wear/corrosion to both rear discs

Fail 12 Oct 2016 116,395 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

wear/corrosion to both front discs inner surfaces

wear/corrosion to both rear discs

Pass 1 Oct 2015 99,640 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 99,640 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 81,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 81,913 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise - spare tyre deflated

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,396 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 66,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 52,235 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 49,235 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2012 49,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 42,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 4 May 2011 42,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,086 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 26,998 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 20,238 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 12,115 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 HLY is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HLY, 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 HLY is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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