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SO53 MXY

2004 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,615 mi
Last recorded130,615 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 MXY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2025 130,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of main (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

possible seal missing from fuel cap

suspension low

Pass 9 Jan 2024 129,002 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 124,461 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 124,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 113,273 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 106,768 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 106,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 95,013 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 80,666 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 70,301 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 67,034 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 64,748 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 64,748 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 62,844 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks

Fail 29 Jan 2014 62,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 60,979 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 60,979 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,751 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 55,360 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,061 miles

o/s/t handbrake performance low (211/112)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 51,061 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/t handbrake performance low (211/112)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,531 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 47,531 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 42,926 miles

large sump cover fitted .front brake pads low

Pass 12 Jan 2007 35,883 miles

nearside front tyre unevenly worn

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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SO53 MXY is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SO53 MXY, 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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SO53 MXY is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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