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GY04 BYD

2004 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,705 mi
Last recorded69,705 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 BYD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,705 miles

exhaust deteriorating 1 centre mount broken

front lower wishbone inner bushes breaking up

n/s/r tyre wearing low 2.2mm

variuos body panels damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,866 miles

exhaust corroding

n/s body panels damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2012 64,866 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust corroding

handbrake travel long

n/s body panels damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,311 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 28 Feb 2011 58,311 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 15 Feb 2010 50,244 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low 2.4mm

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 15 Feb 2010 50,244 miles

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

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

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o/s/r tyre getting low 2.4mm

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Feb 2009 42,381 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2008 33,882 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,861 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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GY04 BYD is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY04 BYD, 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 GY04 BYD registered?

GY04 BYD is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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