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OE04 AVL

2004 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,226 mi
Last recorded154,226 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 AVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 154,226 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2026 154,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 148,142 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 148,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 142,492 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight has condensation on the inside of the lens

Offside Front headlight has condensation on the inside of the lens

Pass 20 Jun 2023 142,401 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 140,306 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 137,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 136,743 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 134,337 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 129,613 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 124,939 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 119,742 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 114,966 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 108,401 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 100,795 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 93,630 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 87,382 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 80,037 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 67,972 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 57,299 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 45,764 miles

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

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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OE04 AVL is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol 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 OE04 AVL, 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 OE04 AVL registered?

OE04 AVL is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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