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YM53 HCJ

2004 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,390 mi
Last recorded123,390 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 HCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 123,390 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 121,799 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 116,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 116,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 110,252 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 110,252 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 105,436 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 105,436 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 97,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 97,665 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 89,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to boot lid

Fail 6 Sep 2013 89,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to boot lid

Pass 13 Sep 2012 79,458 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 79,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,138 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 55,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,483 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,034 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 38,535 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 31,578 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 24,434 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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YM53 HCJ is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM53 HCJ, 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 YM53 HCJ registered?

YM53 HCJ is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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The MOT history for YM53 HCJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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