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AX04 VVG

2004 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

245,370 mi
Last recorded245,370 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 VVG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 245,370 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 245,370 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 235,904 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 197,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outter (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 157,030 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads appear low / noise from wheel when turned by hand.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 155,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pads appear low / noise from wheel when turned by hand.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 11,691 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,829 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 36,689 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres on/near limit..poor

Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,689 miles

front tyres on/near limit..poor

Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,781 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 8 Jun 2011 34,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn

Pass 9 Jun 2010 32,680 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 28,106 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 23,665 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,665 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 19,066 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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AX04 VVG is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc 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 AX04 VVG, 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 AX04 VVG registered?

AX04 VVG is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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