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GL53 KMZ

2004 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

232,230 mi
Last recorded232,230 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 KMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 232,230 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 203,375 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 203,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2016 174,382 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 174,372 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 147,160 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 100,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs worn

Pass 4 Sep 2013 100,480 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs worn

Fail 5 Sep 2012 92,560 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 92,560 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 82,457 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 73,393 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 58,276 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,530 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 47,530 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,994 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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GL53 KMZ is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GL53 KMZ, 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 GL53 KMZ registered?

GL53 KMZ is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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