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A18 WHW

2000 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,464 mi
Last recorded119,464 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 WHW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 119,464 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket rusty

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Also rubber deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2024 118,619 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket is rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing is cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2023 117,719 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket rusty

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Just within emission limits

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2022 116,597 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket rusty

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Just within exhaust emission limits

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 115,189 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Just within emission limits

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 113,597 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2020 113,597 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 112,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 111,448 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Top outer skin on rear exhaust box is going rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2017 109,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 104,047 miles

Movement/wear in o/s of steering rack

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Possible bearing noise from o/s/f...

Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,314 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight wear in steering rack ends

Pass 30 Sep 2014 92,913 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 87,572 miles

Slight wear in steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2012 82,140 miles

Slight wear in steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,228 miles

Slight wear in steering rack.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 76,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Slight wear in steering rack.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 69,773 miles

Slight wear in steering rack.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,811 miles

Slight wear in steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2008 58,755 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 52,286 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 46,277 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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A18 WHW is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2000 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 104,813 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 A18 WHW, 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 26 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 WHW registered?

A18 WHW is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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