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PE04 BZM

2004 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

243,741 mi
Last recorded243,741 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 BZM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 243,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 243,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely when wheel rotated clockwise (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 230,808 miles

parking brake lever very high travel

parking brake only just passed minimum efficiency, adv further inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2017 215,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45ZR17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 215,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour damaged lens (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45ZR17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 202,573 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 202,556 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 195,793 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 195,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 171,798 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 171,771 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

signs of light rubbing of tyres on inner wing. not touching on lock to lock test

Pass 6 Dec 2013 160,807 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rubbing marks on front wing delector shilds but not touching on lock to lock

Fail 6 Dec 2013 160,807 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rubbing marks on front wing delector shilds but not touching on lock to lock

Pass 3 Jan 2013 147,165 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 147,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jan 2012 137,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear exhaust mounting fractured, exhaust still secure

Pass 7 Jan 2012 137,709 miles

rear exhaust mounting fractured, exhaust still secure

Fail 23 Dec 2010 125,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake lever long travel

Pass 23 Dec 2010 125,265 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake lever long travel

Pass 12 Jan 2010 109,247 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 109,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2009 94,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 88,989 miles

.. fuel flap not locking

Fail 24 Jul 2008 88,989 miles

.. fuel flap not locking

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 71,564 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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PE04 BZM is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BZM, 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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PE04 BZM is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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