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SA04 APS

2004 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,121 mi
Last recorded109,121 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 APS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 109,121 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 103,523 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 103,523 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONTS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 98,365 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 98,365 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 96,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 94,601 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 94,586 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 90,342 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 90,342 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 87,343 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 85,598 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 85,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,874 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 77,896 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 77,896 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,803 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,985 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 68,985 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,383 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 59,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust hanger bracket snapped

Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,808 miles

exhaust hanger bracket snapped

Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,577 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,545 miles

o/s wiper blade worn

Pass 26 Mar 2010 43,934 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,574 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 32,848 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 28,387 miles

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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SA04 APS is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SA04 APS, 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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SA04 APS is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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