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SK04 BFS

2004 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

350,362 mi
Last recorded350,362 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 BFS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 350,362 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 311,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 311,528 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 279,674 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 279,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 263,942 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 263,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering noise present when turning

Pass 22 Jul 2011 249,429 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 211,249 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 211,249 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 176,019 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 176,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 140,737 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 112,944 miles

o/s/r marker light inop

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 BFS is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BFS, 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 SK04 BFS registered?

SK04 BFS is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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