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LB04 SZC

2004 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

286,869 mi
Last recorded286,869 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 SZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 286,869 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated close to end of travel (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear faded advise replace (0.1 (b))

o/s hand brake effort wont lock out wheel advise repair

Pass 25 Nov 2021 281,887 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play close to fail advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear has low effort wont lock out wheel advise repair, 17 percent only just in mot regulation

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component filler tank damp poss spillage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dee mountings have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have very slight misshape across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 277,131 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to fail advise replace (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wiper linkage worn

Offside Rear parking brake wont lock out low effort 18 percent only just passed advise repair

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 271,963 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to fail advise replace (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and has some distortion on tread advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 266,313 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has slight misshape across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake low effort wont lock out advise adjustment

Pass 20 Nov 2017 258,665 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. wont lock out (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel close to fail (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust hangers corroded and weak

Fail 20 Nov 2017 258,665 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. wont lock out (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel close to fail (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust hangers corroded and weak

Pass 3 Nov 2016 252,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. wont lock (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 244,645 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear brake shows signs of over heating

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 244,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear brake shows signs of over heating

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 237,916 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 237,909 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 233,698 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 226,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 26 Oct 2011 217,050 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 203,238 miles

both front side lights slightly dim

offside rear handbrake slightly holding on

vent pipe on top of fuel tank slightly insecure

Pass 27 May 2009 157,810 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 112,661 miles

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2007 69,927 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 69,927 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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LB04 SZC is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB04 SZC, 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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LB04 SZC is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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