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HV54 VLB

2004 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

316,050 mi
Last recorded316,050 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 VLB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 316,050 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 316,035 miles

Offside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 295,350 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 295,341 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 270,277 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 270,187 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 247,549 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 223,724 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 198,414 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 198,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 171,166 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 170,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 166,862 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 166,862 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 143,363 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 143,296 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 136,337 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 114,440 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 99,546 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 96,052 miles

Exhaust rubber mounting perished

Pass 15 Jul 2009 92,295 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 84,871 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 67,576 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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HV54 VLB is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HV54 VLB, 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 HV54 VLB registered?

HV54 VLB is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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