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YR53 GZJ

2004 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

174,144 mi
Last recorded174,144 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S6097,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 GZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 174,144 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 167,960 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 167,911 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 164,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 163,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 137,837 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 137,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 122,967 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front number plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 122,967 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f lower arms rear bushes worn excessive (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f bottom ball joint excess play (2.4.G.2)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front number plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 110,548 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre has uneven wear.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 103,147 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 97,194 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 97,194 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 85,072 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 85,072 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 75,978 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake pads low

Fail 15 Feb 2011 75,978 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Jul 2009 66,801 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

Fail 13 Jul 2009 66,801 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 30 Jul 2008 57,221 miles

front number plate deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2007 41,810 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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YR53 GZJ is a 2004 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YR53 GZJ, 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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YR53 GZJ is a 2004 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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