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SV54 XSC

2004 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

194,519 mi
Last recorded194,519 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 XSC
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 194,519 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 194,516 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 185,599 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 175,037 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 175,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 166,737 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Aug 2023 166,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected top mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2022 212,517 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2021 205,433 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 198,273 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 193,041 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 184,599 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 184,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 175,107 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 166,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2015 153,391 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 140,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 140,182 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 128,636 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 116,910 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 100,869 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 86,809 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 71,895 miles

Both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edge.

Centre exhaust bracket weakened with corrosion.

Creaking from steering rack on left lock.

Inner of front brake discs corroded.

Offside rear tyre side wall perrished.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 71,895 miles

Both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edge.

Centre exhaust bracket weakened with corrosion.

Creaking from steering rack on left lock.

Inner of front brake discs corroded.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear tyre side wall perrished.

Fail 17 Sep 2008 56,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 56,114 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,446 miles

2 x rear tyres wearing outer edges

rear no plate loose

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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SV54 XSC is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SV54 XSC, 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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SV54 XSC is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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