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KH04 VVB

2004 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

268,127 mi
Last recorded268,127 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH04 VVB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 268,127 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And both corrosion to casings (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 267,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 261,656 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 261,656 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 257,007 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 257,007 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 250,340 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 246,007 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 240,481 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 233,570 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 224,790 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside weak side (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 218,704 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 211,508 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 198,486 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 176,899 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 162,178 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 162,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 139,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 121,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 109,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 99,895 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,724 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 76,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2007 75,652 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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KH04 VVB is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KH04 VVB, 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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KH04 VVB is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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