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SM54 BVP

2004 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,853 mi
Last recorded181,853 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 BVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 181,853 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front brake pads slightly low, approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front windscreen cracked just above parked wipers but not affecting drivers view at time of test

offside rear parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 29 Jul 2019 181,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside rear parking brake performance low (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front strut top mounting area corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear brake disc outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front brake pads low approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 169,837 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 169,837 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged inoperative (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 159,744 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 159,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 151,746 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 151,746 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 136,706 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 126,738 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 118,445 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 110,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 107,907 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 97,575 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 87,373 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 87,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 84,500 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 80,391 miles

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

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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SM54 BVP is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM54 BVP, 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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SM54 BVP is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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