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SE04 UPS

2004 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

173,528 mi
Last recorded173,528 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 UPS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 173,528 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 164,838 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 156,570 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 147,285 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 141,723 miles

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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 133,329 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019
Fail 12 Jul 2019 118,723 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front service brake performance effort low

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 101,318 miles

Front Coil spring corroded bot front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 101,318 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded bot front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 90,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2017 90,247 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mounting corroded off requires welding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front abs ring broken

Fail 1 Jun 2016 84,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front abs ring broken

Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,506 miles

Advise some corrosion offside front inner brake disc face.

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 73,111 miles

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

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

slight play in front steering rack joints

Fail 21 May 2013 67,747 miles

Advise nearside front tyre outer wall perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2013 67,747 miles

Advise nearside front tyre outer wall perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,110 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 63,110 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 54,506 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,506 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,068 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise corrosion to centre exhaust mount

Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,224 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 354,962 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 28,401 miles

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

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

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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SE04 UPS is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SE04 UPS, 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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SE04 UPS is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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