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VA53 WKW

2004 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

246,696 mi
Last recorded246,696 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 WKW
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 246,696 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 234,638 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 221,149 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 216,146 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 210,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 200,900 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 189,973 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 189,733 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 179,622 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 171,997 miles

tyres slight fouling off arches

Pass 6 Feb 2016 164,650 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 164,650 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 154,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 144,967 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 135,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2011 126,516 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 115,765 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 97,987 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 81,424 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 60,056 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 43,492 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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VA53 WKW is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VA53 WKW, 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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What year was VA53 WKW registered?

VA53 WKW is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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