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OW04 CYT

2004 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

203,629 mi
Last recorded203,629 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 CYT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 203,629 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 203,629 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 188,224 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 185,103 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 185,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 185,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 185,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 171,059 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 171,059 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 151,579 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 151,576 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 137,043 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met, it would appear the parking brake system requires repair or adjusment

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 136,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met, it would appear the parking brake system requires repair or adjusment

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 130,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 130,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 117,061 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 104,701 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 99,139 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,923 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2013 87,061 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2012 77,389 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 109,060 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

both rear tryes worn low on outer edges

centre exhaust bracket is weakened but still supports exhaust

nearside front and offside front wishbone bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2010 60,910 miles

front wipers are slightly smeary.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,836 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Top engine mount bush starting to split.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 45,119 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 45,119 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,755 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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OW04 CYT is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OW04 CYT, 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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OW04 CYT is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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