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NL54 VRE

2004 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,416 mi
Last recorded173,416 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 VRE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 173,416 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 162,928 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

travel on parking brake lever and handbrake effect low 16 %

Pass 26 Nov 2020 159,155 miles

general corrosion to under body and components

Fail 26 Nov 2020 159,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 19 Sep 2019 158,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanger broken from system (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 158,877 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanger broken from system (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 152,177 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 141,825 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 21 Aug 2017 141,792 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 1 Aug 2016 132,096 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 1 Aug 2016 132,096 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 24 Aug 2015 124,099 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 124,093 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 116,831 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 109,961 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 101,205 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 101,204 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 92,388 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 84,920 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 77,560 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 67,049 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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NL54 VRE is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NL54 VRE, 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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NL54 VRE is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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