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BL04 BVZ

2004 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,791 mi
Last recorded116,791 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 BVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 116,791 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 113,117 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 106,100 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 101,267 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 101,267 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 95,718 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 92,646 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 88,654 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 81,450 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 73,746 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 62,885 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 62,885 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 53,762 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 41,444 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 34,055 miles

both front suspension lower arm front bushes cracking / worn

fuel cap rubber seal cracking

Pass 9 May 2012 31,503 miles

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)

fuel cap seal is cracking

rear exhaust silencer seam is corroded

steering rack slightly noisey when steering wheel is rocked side to side

Pass 11 May 2011 28,589 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 23,619 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 23,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front no plate damaged

fuel cap seal cracking

n/s front tyre wall damaged

Pass 6 May 2009 19,891 miles

n/s front tyre wall damaged

n/s rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 14 May 2008 15,414 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 15,413 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracking

n/s front tyre side wall damaged

n/s rack tie rod has wear

o/s rack tie rod has wear

rattle in rack when steering rocked

Pass 16 May 2007 11,821 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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BL04 BVZ is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 BL04 BVZ, 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 BL04 BVZ registered?

BL04 BVZ is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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