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OV04 HWG

2004 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,377 mi
Last recorded104,377 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 HWG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 104,377 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 94,066 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 92,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 92,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 91,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 89,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 88,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 87,564 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 85,945 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 84,315 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 81,998 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 80,416 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 77,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2013 74,349 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Slight moisture in offside headlamp, beam pattern unaffected

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 74,349 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Slight moisture in offside headlamp, beam pattern unaffected

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 71,290 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,541 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 68,538 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wipers judder

Pass 26 Nov 2010 66,067 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 60,801 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 54,213 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 50,692 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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OV04 HWG is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 OV04 HWG, 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 OV04 HWG registered?

OV04 HWG is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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The MOT history for OV04 HWG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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