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SW53 KAO

2004 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,971 mi
Last recorded191,971 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 KAO
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 191,971 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 105,529 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 91,745 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 91,730 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 77,426 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 63,401 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 53,032 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 53,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 41,573 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 415,732 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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SW53 KAO is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SW53 KAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW53 KAO registered?

SW53 KAO is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 26 February 2004.

Is SW53 KAO safe to buy?

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