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WF53 VHC

2004 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

192,216 mi
Last recorded192,216 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 VHC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 192,216 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 180,158 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 168,042 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 152,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2012 139,551 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge but has 1.6mm cross the central 3/4 of tread at time of the test

Fail 18 Dec 2012 139,551 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge but has 1.6mm cross the central 3/4 of tread at time of the test

Pass 28 Dec 2011 126,322 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit on the inner treads

Fail 28 Dec 2011 126,322 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit on the inner treads

Pass 16 Dec 2010 112,434 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 112,434 miles

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

both rear tyres wokn inside edges

Pass 18 Dec 2009 94,884 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 94,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner tread

Fail 18 Dec 2008 81,216 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 81,216 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 65,538 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 65,538 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 48,269 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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WF53 VHC is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WF53 VHC, 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 WF53 VHC registered?

WF53 VHC is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is WF53 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF53 VHC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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