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FT04 WFV

2004 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,531 mi
Last recorded139,531 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 WFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 139,531 miles

Both front coil springs worn / distorted, but complete

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 129,892 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 128,275 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 126,456 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 124,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water on inside of lamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water on inside of lamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 123,449 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 123,449 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 122,885 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 121,798 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 119,953 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 117,459 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 117,458 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 111,863 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 111,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 106,439 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 106,434 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 97,736 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 97,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 90,721 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 83,017 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,434 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 74,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 65,012 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 58,321 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 48,402 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 37,284 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FT04 WFV is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FT04 WFV, 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 FT04 WFV registered?

FT04 WFV is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is FT04 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT04 WFV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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