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NL04 VFH

2004 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

243,207 mi
Last recorded243,207 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 VFH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 243,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 232,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 219,622 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 212,505 miles

front brake balance is just within MOT standards

nearside headlamp aim is on the lower limit

offside front copper brake pipe is poorly fitted

offside headlamp aim is on the upper limit

rear brake balance is just within MOT standards

rear exhaust mount is poor

steering bump stops are worn to excess

Fail 8 Jun 2020 212,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55x16 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 205,682 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 198,085 miles

Rear Rear tyres wearing uneven

both registration plates deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2017 189,774 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 175,027 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

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

Offside Rear Outer seat belt cover missing

both rear tyres weathered

Pass 9 Jun 2015 166,224 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 156,386 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 133,212 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 116,396 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 95,160 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 79,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 78,901 miles

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 4 Mar 2011 65,990 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 44,766 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 44,765 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,309 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,927 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 28,144 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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NL04 VFH is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 NL04 VFH, 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 NL04 VFH registered?

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

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