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LA53 ARZ

2004 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,585 mi
Last recorded174,585 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 ARZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 174,585 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 29 May 2009 174,040 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 153,321 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exessive engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

n/s front cv gaiter split slightly

Fail 16 Dec 2008 151,564 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

exessive engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2008 119,286 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 112,599 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 112,599 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 96,259 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 73,027 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 55,614 miles

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

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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LA53 ARZ is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LA53 ARZ, 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 LA53 ARZ registered?

LA53 ARZ is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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