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H8 JHA

1999 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,614 mi
Last recorded122,614 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 JHA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2012 122,614 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 122,614 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 120,191 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light stays on

Pass 8 Nov 2010 115,829 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 115,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 110,565 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 110,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 103,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 103,821 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 98,117 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 91,028 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 81,200 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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H8 JHA is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H8 JHA, 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.

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H8 JHA is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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