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ABU 1J

2004 Volvo S80

Black Gas bi-fuel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,921 mi
Last recorded53,921 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABU 1J
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 53,921 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 53,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 51,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

travel on hand brake

Pass 6 Dec 2023 51,482 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 51,389 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 51,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 51,354 miles

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 50,934 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 50,039 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 50,039 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 49,480 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 49,403 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 49,221 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 48,927 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 48,927 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 48,785 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 48,477 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,992 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 46,076 miles

headlamp wiper blades split

o/s/r door seal out of position

Pass 2 Dec 2010 45,176 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 45,176 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,584 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 43,579 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 37,230 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 37,226 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r handbrake requires hard pull

Pass 16 Nov 2007 30,236 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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ABU 1J is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 98,289 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 S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABU 1J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo S80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ABU 1J registered?

ABU 1J is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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