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RJ04 XCA

2004 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

194,441 mi
Last recorded194,441 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 XCA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 194,441 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 188,176 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 188,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 183,579 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 183,579 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 179,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 179,582 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 168,697 miles

Rear Hand brake lever has little reserve travel, advise adjustment

Fail 11 Feb 2019 168,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Hand brake lever has little reserve travel, advise adjustment

Pass 15 Feb 2018 164,183 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 164,183 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 158,963 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 158,664 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 152,675 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

after market bulbs fitted

engine covers & under trays fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

looks like power steering fluid been spilt when topping up

Fail 8 Feb 2016 152,547 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

after market bulbs fitted

engine covers & under trays fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

looks like power steering fluid been spilt when topping up

Pass 9 Feb 2015 147,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Feb 2014 142,022 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 142,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 134,389 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 128,024 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 31 Jan 2011 107,895 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 97,598 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 85,594 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 73,195 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 73,050 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 73,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside 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
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RJ04 XCA is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XCA, 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 XCA registered?

RJ04 XCA is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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