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SW04 AEE

2004 Volvo S60

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,057 mi
Last recorded143,057 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 AEE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 143,057 miles

Handbrake travel high but not max- adjustment needed

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear no plate bulb dim

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 143,057 miles

Handbrake travel high but not max- adjustment needed

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear no plate bulb dim

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 136,455 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 136,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 130,453 miles

Nearside Front foglamp not working

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

Offside Rear park brake weak

Fail 15 Jan 2024 130,453 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear park brake weak

Pass 12 Jan 2023 123,578 miles

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 123,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 117,240 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 111,589 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 111,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 107,214 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 101,385 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 93,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 86,017 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 86,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 79,396 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 79,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 71,547 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,306 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 58,680 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 52,108 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,277 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 40,818 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 40,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,256 miles

offside+nearside front tyres (sidewall damage)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 29,084 miles

sidewall damage offside front tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2007 21,344 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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SW04 AEE is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SW04 AEE, 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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SW04 AEE is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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