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YY04 DBX

2004 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

145,405 mi
Last recorded145,405 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 DBX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 145,405 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 135,461 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 127,674 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 117,070 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 111,008 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 111,008 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 108,274 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 108,274 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 99,819 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 90,911 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 81,169 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 81,147 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 74,548 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,733 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,223 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 60,260 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 60,260 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 55,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,553 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,622 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 49,622 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,887 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,259 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 37,259 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,320 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 31,320 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,753 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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YY04 DBX is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YY04 DBX, 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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YY04 DBX is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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