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A9 RAL

1999 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,358 mi
Last recorded76,358 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 RAL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 76,358 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 73,015 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 70,134 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 65,508 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 60,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2021 60,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 59,659 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 58,912 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,868 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 57,864 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,527 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,912 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 54,905 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 53,664 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,664 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,779 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 49,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,077 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,946 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 43,524 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 41,411 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 37,898 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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A9 RAL is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1999 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 108,305 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 A9 RAL, 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 27 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 RAL registered?

A9 RAL is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is A9 RAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 RAL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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