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GJ54 NTL

2004 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

164,970 mi
Last recorded164,970 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 NTL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 164,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 156,693 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 142,713 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2022 136,640 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 132,491 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 132,491 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 129,432 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 125,979 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 121,169 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 115,130 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 109,048 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 99,365 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 87,760 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 77,279 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both rear tyres out of shape but not dangerous

Pass 1 Sep 2012 66,254 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,664 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 40,814 miles

Nearside 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 14 Aug 2009 27,650 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,460 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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GJ54 NTL is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GJ54 NTL, 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 GJ54 NTL registered?

GJ54 NTL is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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