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MJ04 DAR

2004 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

157,888 mi
Last recorded157,888 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 DAR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 157,888 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring the full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Oct 2024 152,571 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2023 146,768 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 141,018 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2021 136,473 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both but more so on nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 136,457 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of two bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both but more so on nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a screw in tread

Pass 2 Nov 2020 133,464 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2019 128,149 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 118,119 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 107,351 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 97,607 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 86,074 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 86,074 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 78,231 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 68,704 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 68,672 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,264 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,334 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 39,004 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,179 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,695 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 8,449 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 5,894 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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MJ04 DAR is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MJ04 DAR, 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 MJ04 DAR registered?

MJ04 DAR is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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