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BP04 ZGU

2004 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

105,952 mi
Last recorded105,952 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 ZGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 105,952 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 102,698 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 102,697 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 98,639 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 95,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 90,173 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2021 90,172 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2020 85,078 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 81,557 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 81,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 77,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 71,946 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,204 miles

exhaust system mountings corroded

long travel handbrake

slight kerb damage/scuff n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 29 Jun 2016 66,204 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s o/s (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust system mountings corroded

long travel handbrake

slight kerb damage/scuff n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2015 62,188 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,542 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion rear exhaust mountings

Fail 26 Jun 2013 54,747 miles

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

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

exhaust rear mounting corroded + insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,747 miles

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

exhaust rear mounting corroded + insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,866 miles

front rear silencer mounting bracket corroded

rear brake pads aprrox' 75% worn.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 46,826 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s door mirror slightly insecure

slight kerb scuff-damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,471 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,784 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre slightly mishapen

Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,366 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 29,366 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 22,423 miles

loud noise and vibration on left hand lock & rocking steering, requires further investigation.

Fail 26 Jun 2007 22,423 miles

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

loud noise and vibration on left hand lock & rocking steering, requires further investigation.

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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BP04 ZGU is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BP04 ZGU, 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 BP04 ZGU registered?

BP04 ZGU is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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