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BK04 VMJ

2004 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,158 mi
Last recorded167,158 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 VMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 167,158 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 167,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2019 158,552 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 149,844 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 149,834 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 143,811 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 143,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 137,508 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 137,508 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 131,924 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 125,279 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 125,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 119,164 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 110,111 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 88,571 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,775 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,127 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn inner edges. n/s rear tyre 2mm.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 61,127 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn inner edges. n/s rear tyre 2mm.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 55,470 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 49,243 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 48,517 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,160 miles

off side rear indicator has lens repair tape covering hole in light cluster.

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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BK04 VMJ is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BK04 VMJ, 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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BK04 VMJ is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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