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VK54 WUX

2004 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

251,518 mi
Last recorded251,518 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 WUX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 251,518 miles

Exhaust noisy Rear exhaust box corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 251,518 miles

Exhaust noisy Rear exhaust box corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 246,316 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 246,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 235,627 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 235,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

NSF OSF OSR side marker light not working

Pass 31 Jul 2023 226,534 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 226,531 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases By the centre mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 216,456 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the outer edges

Horn mono

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 204,170 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the outer edges

Horn mono

Nearside Head light washer jet cover missing

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 204,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Len misted over (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens misted over (4.1.2 (c))

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Both rear tyres wearing on the outer edges

Horn mono

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Head light washer jet cover missing

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 190,805 miles

Both front side marker lights not working

Both head light lens misted

Nearside Head light washer jet cover missing

Fail 21 Aug 2020 190,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged sensor ring broken (1.6 (c))

Both front side marker lights not working

Both head light lens misted

Nearside Head light washer jet cover missing

Pass 18 Apr 2019 176,098 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 176,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Both head lights misted over

Coolant level near min

Nearside Head light washer jet not working. H7 bulb

Power steer hose clip lose on the PAS Pump

Slight brake peddal travel

Pass 13 Apr 2018 161,624 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 161,624 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 146,565 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 146,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front side marker lights not working.

Engine sounds chuggy.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (Front and rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 133,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone-front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone-front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 133,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone-front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone-front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 119,044 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 101,296 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 87,831 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 87,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,345 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 69,946 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 22 Jul 2011 59,749 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,851 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,817 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 35,455 miles

Both front tyers wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,455 miles

Both front tyers wearing on inner edges

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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VK54 WUX is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VK54 WUX, 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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VK54 WUX is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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