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GJ04 KOU

2004 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,206 mi
Last recorded60,206 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 KOU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 60,206 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 60,204 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 60,165 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 60,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 60,085 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 60,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 59,903 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 59,902 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 59,710 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 59,580 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 59,578 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 59,474 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 59,091 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,758 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 58,112 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,401 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,644 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,221 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,471 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,369 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,282 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 51,374 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,959 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,171 miles

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)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 34,171 miles

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 16 Mar 2007 27,018 miles

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

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

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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GJ04 KOU is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc 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 GJ04 KOU, 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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GJ04 KOU is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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