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OV04 YZP

2004 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

170,704 mi
Last recorded170,704 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 YZP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 170,704 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 165,718 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 165,718 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 165,600 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 153,778 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 153,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Worn and Incomplete (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 149,150 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated tiny grease leak from cv gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 148,128 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 148,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 147,314 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 146,647 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 145,588 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 144,435 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2016 142,860 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 May 2016 142,860 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 137,056 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 136,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 130,962 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 130,962 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 125,738 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 125,738 miles

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)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2012 120,122 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 120,019 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 113,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2011 113,823 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 107,211 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 107,211 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear wheel inner rim damaged

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 30 Apr 2009 99,180 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 85,865 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 85,865 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 67,686 miles

both front wheels touching plastic wheel arch linners on full locks

plastic covers fitted to sills

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 YZP is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 OV04 YZP, 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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OV04 YZP is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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