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AP54 ARX

2004 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,497 mi
Last recorded112,497 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 ARX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 112,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 112,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 112,492 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 106,590 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 89,891 miles

n/s track rod end has slight play

Fail 3 Jan 2018 89,889 miles

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

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

center exhaust bracket corroded

n/s track rod end has slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2017 71,831 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 71,829 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 56,419 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 54,399 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2013 50,628 miles

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

mark on n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,628 miles

mark on n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,318 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 40,899 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,982 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 29,587 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 22,792 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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AP54 ARX is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP54 ARX, 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 AP54 ARX registered?

AP54 ARX is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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