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AU04 UGB

2004 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,040 mi
Last recorded175,040 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 UGB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 175,040 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 172,699 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 169,987 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 167,887 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 167,861 miles

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 165,886 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 163,218 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 160,705 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 155,457 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 149,735 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 144,547 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 138,340 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 131,294 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inside

Pass 25 Feb 2014 118,958 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 109,062 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 109,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 102,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2012 102,893 miles

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2011 94,421 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brake discs scored

front brake pads low

slight play in front suspension arm bushes both sides

warning light on

Pass 16 Feb 2011 94,421 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake discs scored

front brake pads low

slight play in front suspension arm bushes both sides

warning light on

Pass 10 Feb 2010 86,855 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 86,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 79,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 73,488 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 73,488 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 63,429 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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AU04 UGB is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU04 UGB, 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 AU04 UGB registered?

AU04 UGB is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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