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SK04 ABU

2004 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,935 mi
Last recorded121,935 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 ABU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 121,935 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 114,006 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 113,615 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 104,304 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 104,304 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 96,168 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 96,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 79,974 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,101 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2010 65,095 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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SK04 ABU is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SK04 ABU, 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 SK04 ABU registered?

SK04 ABU is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 April 2004.

Is SK04 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK04 ABU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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