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SB04 MXE

2004 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,770 mi
Last recorded198,770 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 MXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 198,770 miles

Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable pads missing (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 198,747 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable pads missing (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 193,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 185,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment rubber deteriating (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 173,129 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 173,129 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2014 165,711 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2014 165,711 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 156,840 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 146,668 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 146,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise eng oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 137,796 miles

front brake disks v.poor

front sidelamps poor

fuel cap seal cracking

lock stops worn and signs of tyre touching under load

o/s/f seatbelt webbing slightly frayed

Pass 13 May 2010 124,002 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 124,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 107,285 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 97,424 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 88,074 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 88,074 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

lip on front disks

slight dampness at power steering resevoir

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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SB04 MXE is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SB04 MXE, 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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SB04 MXE is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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