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BV04 YKC

2004 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,968 mi
Last recorded154,968 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 YKC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 154,968 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 154,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 149,630 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 149,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 133,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside Parking brake requires attention

Pass 15 Nov 2010 112,954 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 89,031 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 65,403 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 49,088 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,121 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 40,121 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BV04 YKC is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV04 YKC, 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 BV04 YKC registered?

BV04 YKC is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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