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SP54 ZPB

2004 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

225,721 mi
Last recorded225,721 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 ZPB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 225,721 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 225,695 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 217,979 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 217,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 208,344 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 208,344 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 201,159 miles

rear exhaust pipe section is corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 185,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 185,636 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear low effort on parking brake

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 170,884 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 155,953 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)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 155,953 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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 142,121 miles

O/S parking brake lower effort than N/S and only passed on 17%

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 126,124 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 110,004 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 95,568 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 80,955 miles

offside rear outer sidelight inoperative

Pass 18 Jan 2011 67,938 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,251 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 53,251 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 37,510 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,510 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 21,347 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,633 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 20,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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SP54 ZPB is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc 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 SP54 ZPB, 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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SP54 ZPB is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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