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SB53 PVT

2004 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,002 mi
Last recorded115,002 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 PVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 115,002 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2013 115,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front outter postion light not working

offside front outter position light not working

offside rear outter side light not working

Pass 6 Jun 2012 107,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2011 93,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 84,899 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

N/S/F BRAKE IS SQUEAKY.

NEEDS ALIGNMENT.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SERVICE LIGHT IS ON.

Pass 6 Jun 2009 68,337 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 60,203 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 60,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 52,043 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 52,043 miles

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

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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SB53 PVT is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SB53 PVT, 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 SB53 PVT registered?

SB53 PVT is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is SB53 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 PVT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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