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S80 BUF

2004 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

62,305 mi
Last recorded62,305 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 BUF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 62,305 miles

n/s/r lamp slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2025 61,073 miles

Nearside Rear lamp slightly damage

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

headlamp matching color slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2025 60,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp slightly damage

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

headlamp matching color slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2024 58,730 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust brackets all corroded and some broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 57,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens damage

Fail 19 Jun 2023 57,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens damage

Pass 15 Aug 2022 56,889 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 55,653 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 54,298 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 54,298 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 52,870 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 52,868 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 50,809 miles

Nearside Outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2018 50,808 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2017 48,943 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp lens broken at side

could not check sills as covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2017 48,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge around tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear lamp lens broken at side

could not check sills as covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 46,892 miles

message on dash says anti-skid service required

Fail 22 Aug 2016 46,890 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

message on dash says anti-skid service required

Pass 25 Aug 2015 45,626 miles

Nearside mirror glass is loose

Offside Rear lamp lens is broken at side

could not check sills as covers fitted

fuel cap seal is perrishing

Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,325 miles

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

fuel cap sealing ring is cracking

offside rear lamp lens is broken

Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,924 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 39,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2012 35,519 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,511 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,262 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 26,262 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 22,801 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,691 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 13,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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S80 BUF is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 S80 BUF, 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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S80 BUF is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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