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PE04 BYA

2004 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,282 mi
Last recorded142,282 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 BYA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 142,282 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 142,282 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 128,662 miles

Offside parking brake performance low.

Slight bind on nearside rear brake.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 119,287 miles

Small chip in windscreen ahead of steering wheel.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 119,131 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Small chip in windscreen ahead of steering wheel.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 109,168 miles

Bush torn on n/s/f bottom arm

Tyre rub plates on inner arches worn

Fail 26 Apr 2012 109,020 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Bush torn on n/s/f bottom arm

Tyre rub plates on inner arches worn

Pass 20 Apr 2011 97,702 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 97,500 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Excesive hand brake lever travel.

Rear tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 91,694 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 91,561 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 81,307 miles

Centre rear seat belt not fully checked due to childs seat.

Front tyres wqorn to limit-advise replacement.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 69,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,856 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 57,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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PE04 BYA is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PE04 BYA, 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 PE04 BYA registered?

PE04 BYA is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 May 2004.

Is PE04 BYA safe to buy?

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