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2004 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,432 mi
Last recorded191,432 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 SEO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2012 191,432 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 191,432 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 174,174 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 174,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 153,896 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 130,129 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 130,129 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 125,711 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 125,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 109,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre side wall cut & tread worn on edges (2.5mm)

nearside rear tyre tread worn on inn er edge (3mm) 215/55x16 wr

offside front tyre tread worn on edges & tread 2.5 mm

Pass 23 Dec 2008 93,891 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 93,891 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 79,622 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 79,033 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 79,033 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SEO is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel 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 RF54 SEO, 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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RF54 SEO is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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