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RJ04 VWU

2004 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,129 mi
Last recorded109,129 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 VWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 109,129 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 109,093 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 108,600 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 107,911 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 107,911 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake discs have slight pitting on them

Pass 2 Aug 2011 105,638 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 105,560 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake discs has no face left on inside

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 101,644 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 101,639 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 91,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 66,472 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 66,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

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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RJ04 VWU is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ04 VWU, 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 RJ04 VWU registered?

RJ04 VWU is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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The MOT history for RJ04 VWU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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