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OV54 CHJ

2004 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,657 mi
Last recorded115,657 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 CHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 115,657 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 115,183 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 115,181 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 111,758 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 111,756 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector leak (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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 Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 108,086 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 108,084 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 104,550 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 104,548 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 100,404 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 94,143 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 86,139 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front and rear running lights inop

Fail 24 Jan 2014 86,139 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front and rear running lights inop

Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,342 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,028 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 63,198 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,637 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,507 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)

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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OV54 CHJ is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OV54 CHJ, 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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OV54 CHJ is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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