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VU53 GSO

2004 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,899 mi
Last recorded137,899 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 GSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 137,899 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 137,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms back bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti-roll bar D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 118,378 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 106,248 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Rear D bushes excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 102,112 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 96,947 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 96,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 91,872 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 85,307 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 85,303 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 77,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 75,913 miles

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

fuel filler flap doesnt lock.

fuel filler seal perished.

o/s wiper blade torn.

o/s/r tyre tread cracked/perished.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 70,349 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,766 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 35,756 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 30,930 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 24,829 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 18,806 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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VU53 GSO is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU53 GSO, 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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VU53 GSO is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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