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NL04 UPZ

2004 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,501 mi
Last recorded98,501 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 UPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 98,501 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 98,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 92,984 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 92,984 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 87,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 80,453 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 73,996 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 73,996 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,425 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,650 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,644 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 58,644 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 45,327 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 45,327 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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NL04 UPZ is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NL04 UPZ, 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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NL04 UPZ is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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