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B16 BGG

2004 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,733 mi
Last recorded153,733 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 BGG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 153,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2013 153,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid low

coolant low

Pass 14 Dec 2012 141,704 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 132,550 miles

Oil leak

n/s/o/s/f wishbone inner front bushs advance wear

steering lock stops worn

Fail 13 Dec 2011 132,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/o/s/f wishbone inner front bushs advance wear

steering lock stops worn

Pass 29 Nov 2010 121,218 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 112,629 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 112,626 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 81,113 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 77,604 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 57,502 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 57,502 miles

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

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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B16 BGG is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B16 BGG, 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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B16 BGG is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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