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SK04 UBL

2004 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,317 mi
Last recorded153,317 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 UBL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 153,317 miles

exhaust rear silencer hanging bracket insecure

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 152,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (4.1.D.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresheners and phone holder (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 144,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

both rear brake dices slightly pitted due to off road parking

juddering in gear change

Fail 21 Oct 2015 144,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

both rear brake dices slightly pitted due to off road parking

juddering in gear change

Pass 11 Dec 2013 142,832 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 142,277 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 137,223 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 131,389 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 131,381 miles

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

Centre Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tracking out of adjustment

Pass 13 Apr 2011 122,502 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 111,144 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 111,050 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 105,778 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 102,950 miles

when rear of vehicle is jacked up and offside wheel is spun knocking noise no defcts found.

when steering is put on a full lock eitheir way tyres very close to body

Fail 18 Apr 2008 102,665 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

when rear of vehicle is jacked up and offside wheel is spun knocking noise no defcts found.

when steering is put on a full lock eitheir way tyres very close to body

Pass 9 May 2007 95,813 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 94,546 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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SK04 UBL is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UBL, 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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SK04 UBL is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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