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FA04 VYJ

2004 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,233 mi
Last recorded181,233 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 VYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 181,233 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 181,233 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 168,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 168,228 miles

Central Front Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 160,878 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 145,393 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 137,304 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 136,803 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 136,802 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 134,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 121,766 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 110,968 miles

n/s rear light unit cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2012 110,968 miles

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

n/s rear light unit cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2011 93,722 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 93,722 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2010 83,671 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 75,605 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front inner trackrod has slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2008 62,726 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 46,882 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 30,909 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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FA04 VYJ is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA04 VYJ, 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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FA04 VYJ is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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