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J17 CHP

1999 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,074 mi
Last recorded130,074 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 CHP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 130,074 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 126,972 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 126,968 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2009 119,066 miles

engine oil leaks,damage to osf wing mirror

osf lower arm bush deteriated,rear coil springs corroding,front discs worn,nail in osr tyre close to edge

Fail 4 Sep 2009 119,066 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil leaks,damage to osf wing mirror

osf lower arm bush deteriated,rear coil springs corroding,front discs worn,nail in osr tyre close to edge

Pass 29 Aug 2008 108,358 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 108,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine oil leaks,

handbrake travel high

nsf bottom ball joint worn

rear exhaust mounting broken

steering rack boots not secured-clips missing

Pass 5 Sep 2007 100,258 miles

o/s rack ball socket slight wear

Pass 5 Sep 2006 91,758 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 91,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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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J17 CHP is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J17 CHP, 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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What year was J17 CHP registered?

J17 CHP is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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