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GJ04 ZWE

2004 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,053 mi
Last recorded96,053 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 ZWE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 96,053 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 88,782 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 15 May 2025 88,776 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2024 83,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 May 2024 83,248 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 78,204 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 May 2023 78,199 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 74,416 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 71,787 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 70,171 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 70,157 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 69,442 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 68,352 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Apr 2017 68,352 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking engine bay area (2.3.3b)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 May 2016 66,988 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 66,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,631 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 64,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,845 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 53,779 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,921 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,482 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 17 Mar 2010 34,040 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,737 miles

all tyres worn

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,245 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,690 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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GJ04 ZWE is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel 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 ZWE, 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 ZWE is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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