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FP54 OYL

2004 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

193,915 mi
Last recorded193,915 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 OYL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 193,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake light cluster slightly damage

both front tyres slightly worn inner edge

hand brake lever has slight extra reserve travel

Fail 29 Nov 2025 193,914 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake light cluster slightly damage

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

both front tyres slightly worn inner edge

hand brake lever has slight extra reserve travel

Pass 11 Dec 2024 181,745 miles

Nearside Rear brake light cluster slightly damage

hand brake lever has slight extra reserve travel

Fail 11 Dec 2024 181,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake light cluster slightly damage

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

hand brake lever has slight extra reserve travel

Pass 23 Nov 2023 169,451 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 161,312 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 155,373 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 144,337 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 144,337 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 134,356 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake Effort Low

Pass 10 Feb 2018 119,251 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both Rear Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Handbrake Effort Low

Rear Exhaust Mounting Corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 131,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 131,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 110,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting broken=exhaust still supported

some travel to handbrake

Fail 22 Feb 2016 110,272 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting broken=exhaust still supported

some travel to handbrake

Pass 18 Feb 2015 89,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dog harnes fitted to nearside rear seat belt catch

Fail 18 Feb 2015 89,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dog harnes fitted to nearside rear seat belt catch

Fail 24 Feb 2014 69,431 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 69,431 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 47,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 47,763 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 42,590 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,447 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,367 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,929 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 19,313 miles

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

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

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

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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FP54 OYL is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FP54 OYL, 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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FP54 OYL is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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