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R70 DMS

2004 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,229 mi
Last recorded151,229 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 DMS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 151,229 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 141,142 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 132,241 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 123,569 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 123,658 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 114,759 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 103,134 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 91,749 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 91,749 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in o/s/r tyre tread.

o/s/f foglamp cracked.

slight play n/s/r antiroll bar link.

slight play o/s/r antiroll bar link.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 78,347 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 66,566 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 55,758 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 45,298 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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R70 DMS is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R70 DMS, 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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What year was R70 DMS registered?

R70 DMS is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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