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BD54 GXA

2004 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

143,069 mi
Last recorded143,069 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 GXA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 143,069 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive small engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear no nsr reverse lamp

Pass 7 Aug 2024 143,067 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 143,067 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 142,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 139,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 135,760 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 135,758 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 131,296 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 131,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 123,933 miles

ALL ROAD TYRES WEARING LOW ON TREAD

O/S/F DOOR ELECTRIC WINDOW FAULTY

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 116,398 miles

REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 108,587 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake noisy when applied

Offside Rear parking brake noisy when applied

Fail 3 May 2017 108,587 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear parking brake noisy when applied

Offside Rear parking brake noisy when applied

Central Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 100,699 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 100,699 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 92,911 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 92,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 77,851 miles

both rear tyres gretting low on tread

rear number plate slightly deterated

Pass 29 Nov 2011 65,817 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,922 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 53,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,516 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 43,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 34,628 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 23,519 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 23,519 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BD54 GXA is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BD54 GXA, 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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BD54 GXA is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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