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OW53 BWF

2004 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

124,735 mi
Last recorded124,735 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 BWF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 124,735 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 118,433 miles

Both front tyres balding on inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 111,743 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 104,430 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 104,430 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 99,221 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 99,221 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 89,558 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 89,558 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 80,493 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 75,474 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 71,446 miles

n/s front lower arm front bush deteriated but not causing any excessive movement yet

Fail 17 Jul 2017 71,444 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s front lower arm front bush deteriated but not causing any excessive movement yet

n/s rear brake disc discoloured due to heat

Pass 30 Jun 2016 67,832 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 60,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Aug 2013 56,285 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,515 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 49,754 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 45,041 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,271 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 35,271 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 20,641 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 20,641 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 16,441 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 15,968 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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OW53 BWF is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OW53 BWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW53 BWF registered?

OW53 BWF is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is OW53 BWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW53 BWF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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