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FV04 BUF

2004 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,484 mi
Last recorded148,484 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 BUF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 148,484 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 135,157 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 135,157 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2011 117,331 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 100,987 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 81,798 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory front light not working (nearside fog light )

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 66,393 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 50,562 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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FV04 BUF is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV04 BUF, 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

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What year was FV04 BUF registered?

FV04 BUF is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is FV04 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 BUF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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