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SL04 ECX

2004 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,248 mi
Last recorded184,248 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S8098,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 ECX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 184,248 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 186,248 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 117,478 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 117,226 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 100,605 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 100,605 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 92,445 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 92,437 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 92,437 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 86,295 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 86,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 80,445 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 80,445 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 72,487 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 63,431 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 55,534 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 52,732 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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SL04 ECX is a 2004 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SL04 ECX, 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 SL04 ECX registered?

SL04 ECX is a 2004 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is SL04 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL04 ECX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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