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LM53 ZVA

2004 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,888 mi
Last recorded196,888 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 ZVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 196,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear road wheel is of a different type to other 3

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))

front fog lights inop

Fail 3 Oct 2019 196,870 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear road wheel is of a different type to other 3

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))

front fog lights inop

Pass 3 Oct 2018 188,197 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 188,194 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 182,035 miles

n\s\r road wheel is of a different type to other 3,but same size tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2017 182,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working red side marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working red side marker (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 174,214 miles

Front Main engine cover loose

Nearside Front Alloy wheel is of a different type with same size tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 174,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged Spigot Ring broken away from wheel bolt, wheel may shatter under hard impact (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Main engine cover loose

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 162,479 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 162,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 135,951 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 122,481 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 121,850 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2014 121,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 118,370 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 118,370 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2011 112,375 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 112,301 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 106,976 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 104,351 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 104,351 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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)

hand brake has long travel

Pass 29 Nov 2008 85,599 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 85,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 65,749 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 65,473 miles

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

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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LM53 ZVA is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LM53 ZVA, 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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LM53 ZVA is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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