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J50 GDB

2004 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

203,359 mi
Last recorded203,359 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 GDB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 203,359 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 195,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on minimum requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on minimum requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 192,253 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 192,229 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2022 187,434 miles

Non standard headlamps fitted to vehicle

Fail 11 Nov 2022 187,149 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Non standard headlamps fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2021 172,278 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 172,254 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 162,238 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 151,494 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 139,609 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Oct 2018 139,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn steering rack end track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2017 130,973 miles

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

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2016 118,492 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 105,141 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 105,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 95,201 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 95,201 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 84,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 84,326 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 70,657 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 70,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 65,655 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 58,802 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,419 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 51,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,814 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 32,764 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 14 Apr 2007 23,622 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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J50 GDB is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J50 GDB, 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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J50 GDB is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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