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KW04 YFD

2004 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,955 mi
Last recorded103,955 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 YFD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 103,955 miles

Front BONNET STRUTS/DAMPERS WEAK IN OPERATION

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ENGINE AREA / TURBO AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear TAILGATE STRUTS/DAMPERS WEAK IN OPERATION

Fail 6 Mar 2025 103,855 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% IMBALANCED ACROSS REAR AXLE BY 77% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front BONNET STRUTS/DAMPERS WEAK IN OPERATION

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ENGINE AREA / TURBO AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear TAILGATE STRUTS/DAMPERS WEAK IN OPERATION

Pass 14 Mar 2024 97,367 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 97,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 89,800 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 89,799 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 82,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides sidewalls [2009] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 82,548 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides sidewalls [2009] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 74,429 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 67,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 66,400 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 63,802 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 61,229 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 57,123 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 51,375 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 44,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 40,472 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,213 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,094 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,004 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 19,267 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 15,825 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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KW04 YFD is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KW04 YFD, 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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KW04 YFD is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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