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GU54 RSX

2004 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

170,621 mi
Last recorded170,621 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 RSX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 170,621 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2022 159,640 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 159,640 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 157,899 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 156,837 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 156,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 156,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 154,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Knocking noise from n.s.f pos. due to a worn/broken engine mounting!!

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

Part of n.s.r side light notworking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Nov 2018 154,418 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Knocking noise from n.s.f pos. due to a worn/broken engine mounting!!

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

Poor of n.s.r side lamp notworking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Nov 2017 141,880 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 131,010 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 131,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2015 124,875 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 124,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 119,194 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 119,194 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 113,985 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 113,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 111,053 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 111,053 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 106,586 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 102,263 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 96,607 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs worn

low to no tread on inner edge of n/s/f tyre

low tread on edges of o/s/f tyre

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake pads 80% or more worn

o/s/r brake pad 85% or more worn

tyre pressures low !!!

Pass 22 Sep 2008 87,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 60,099 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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GU54 RSX is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GU54 RSX, 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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GU54 RSX is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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