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N3 WAT

2004 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

83,494 mi
Last recorded83,494 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 WAT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 83,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 83,454 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 80,481 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 80,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 76,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 76,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 75,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 75,459 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 74,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 73,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 73,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 72,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 72,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 71,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 71,834 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 71,061 miles

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

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

accident damage nearside rear door

front tyres cracking on tread

Fail 3 Jan 2018 71,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

accident damage nearside rear door

front tyres cracking on tread

Pass 16 Jan 2017 70,301 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 69,264 miles

both front tyres cracking on treads

Pass 2 Feb 2015 68,310 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,767 miles

front brake flexis split

Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,228 miles

o/s/f comfort bush slightly split

Pass 8 Mar 2012 58,760 miles

o/s/r tyre wall is starting to perish

rear discs are pitted

Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,696 miles

comfort bushs split

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,147 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 9 Mar 2010 48,147 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2009 42,362 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 31 May 2007 23,537 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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N3 WAT is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 N3 WAT, 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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N3 WAT is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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