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DC53 HDH

2004 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

203,899 mi
Last recorded203,899 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 HDH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2024 203,899 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ bend passing rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split @ inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened To metal on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick To metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side marker lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sticker residue - view of sky only affected (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various suspension components corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Feb 2023 200,972 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Borderline excessive ()

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2023 200,938 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Borderline excessive ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 195,660 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2021 189,102 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 189,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 180,837 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 166,475 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 166,475 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 153,868 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 153,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 140,039 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 140,039 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 127,682 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 127,557 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush n/s and o/s (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 116,820 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 108,697 miles

fuel filler cap seal is deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2014 108,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler cap seal is deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2013 103,524 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 103,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 98,911 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 91,884 miles

O/S/R Brake Disk Corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight Cracking on Fuel Cap Seal

Pass 23 Jan 2010 82,280 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 71,746 miles

Exhaust Bracket slightly weakend

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 57,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 40,898 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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DC53 HDH is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 DC53 HDH, 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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DC53 HDH is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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