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RF54 GCO

2004 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,271 mi
Last recorded145,271 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 GCO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 145,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 145,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 138,856 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 138,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 134,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 128,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres worn inner edges smooth

Pass 8 Feb 2021 119,404 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 112,650 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 112,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 108,880 miles

N/S/F fog lamp not working

Fail 26 Jul 2018 108,866 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

N/S/F fog lamp not working

Pass 25 Jul 2017 104,808 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel on limit (3.1.6b)

rear road springs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 100,834 miles

N/S/F steering rack gaiter wet with oil from leaking cv boot

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2016 100,829 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/F steering rack gaiter wet with oil from leaking cv boot

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 96,861 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 96,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,378 miles

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

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

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

Some noise from both rear wheels on rotation. Possibly down to rust build up on brakes

Pass 13 Aug 2013 83,531 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)

Rear exhaust corroded at mounting points. Exhaust secure at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2012 77,912 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

nearside front deflector plate worn through causing jagged edges

Pass 22 Sep 2011 69,393 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,822 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 59,822 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,002 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,145 miles

both front position lamps dull

Pass 3 Oct 2007 39,025 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 39,019 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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RF54 GCO is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RF54 GCO, 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 RF54 GCO registered?

RF54 GCO is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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