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GV04 GXX

2004 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,150 mi
Last recorded109,150 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 GXX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 109,150 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 106,259 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 91,934 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)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 91,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 3 Dec 2009 81,395 miles

front brake discs worn thin

handbrake travel

oil level slightly low

steering lock stops worn

turbo noise under reving

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Fail 20 Nov 2009 81,159 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

front brake discs wearing thin

handbrake travel

oil level slightly low

turbo noisy under reving

Fail 20 Nov 2009 81,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,851 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 156,300 miles

Advisery items same as in last report on Test No. 200110897208

Fail 17 Oct 2007 156,300 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres very close to wheel arch (inner )signs of rubbing,

Pass 28 Jun 2007 142,249 miles

front tyres starting to wear low on inner edge of tread.

near side headlamp aim on lower limit.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 110,939 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 110,093 miles

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

OFF SIDE FRONT BUSH IN THE FRONT LOWER ARM SPLIT TO THE LIMIT.

near side headlamp aim on the lower limit

Pass 21 Apr 2006 79,894 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 79,710 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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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GV04 GXX is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GV04 GXX, 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 GV04 GXX registered?

GV04 GXX is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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