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LA02 GOS

2004 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

161,155 mi
Last recorded161,155 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 GOS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 161,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 146,020 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 132,537 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 132,537 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 121,970 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 121,970 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 106,416 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 104,885 miles

Offside Front Drivers window glass not fully secure.

Fail 18 Sep 2020 104,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drivers window glass not fully secure.

Pass 24 Oct 2019 98,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 80,970 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,492 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 71,489 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,078 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk shroud damaged.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 3 Sep 2016 69,992 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk shroud damaged.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

fuel filler seal starting to split.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,891 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear seat belt casing broken

Offside Front seat belt has damage where button was

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread and worn on outer edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (7.1.2)

filler cap rubber cracking

Fail 14 Sep 2015 66,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

filler cap rubber cracking

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear seat belt casing broken

Offside Front seat belt has damage where button was

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread and worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,433 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 59,433 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2013 54,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,029 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 50,029 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 43,990 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,459 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 37,459 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,706 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,892 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 18,791 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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LA02 GOS is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LA02 GOS, 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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LA02 GOS is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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