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SE53 HVR

2004 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,718 mi
Last recorded162,718 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 HVR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 162,718 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 152,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 152,744 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 151,643 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 136,206 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 136,206 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r outer tyer wall cut

Pass 28 Jul 2008 128,009 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 127,841 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 110,031 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 63,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 63,506 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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SE53 HVR 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 SE53 HVR, 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 SE53 HVR registered?

SE53 HVR is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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