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GJ54 YHC

2004 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

157,150 mi
Last recorded157,150 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 YHC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 157,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2026 157,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2025 151,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 146,239 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2024 146,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2023 141,757 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 141,757 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 138,329 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 138,329 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 137,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel filler cap - section of seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort when parking brake applied (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured amber bulb fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside n/s/f non obligatory mirror glass not fitted to the wing mirror housing

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot split on edge and leaking slightly - still prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured amber bulb fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front o/s/f fog light missing

Pass 9 Sep 2020 131,388 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 131,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

parking brake very uneven

Pass 13 Mar 2019 124,345 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 124,345 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 112,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 105,509 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 105,509 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 98,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 92,564 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 87,533 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 87,513 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,483 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 81,483 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 75,190 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,208 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but still fully supported

Pass 6 Oct 2010 69,628 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 64,047 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 57,988 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 51,028 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 51,028 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 YHC is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 GJ54 YHC, 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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GJ54 YHC is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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