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OV04 YZU

2004 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,852 mi
Last recorded194,852 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 YZU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 194,852 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2020 192,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 192,468 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 192,468 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 192,068 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 192,068 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 189,615 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 184,597 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 184,595 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 175,586 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 166,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 166,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 158,541 miles

noise at n/s/f wheel when spinning?

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link rod

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Fail 22 Oct 2012 158,541 miles

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

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

noise at n/s/f wheel when spinning?

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link rod

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 17 Oct 2011 141,887 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2011 141,887 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2010 128,418 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 116,455 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 113,141 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 109,700 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 87,540 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 YZU is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc 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 OV04 YZU, 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 YZU is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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