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BK04 VMM

2004 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

183,534 mi
Last recorded183,534 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 VMM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 183,534 miles

nearside hand brake reading low and efficiency just met

vehicle emits slight black smoke

Fail 26 Jan 2016 183,474 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 181,066 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 176,790 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 167,315 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 155,711 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 155,711 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 143,046 miles

o/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2010 143,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

o/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2009 132,153 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 132,153 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 121,183 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 113,218 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 109,437 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 109,437 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 103,928 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 103,928 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 92,470 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 76,107 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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BK04 VMM is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BK04 VMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK04 VMM?

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What year was BK04 VMM registered?

BK04 VMM is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is BK04 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK04 VMM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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