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L5 XTS

1999 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,714 mi
Last recorded93,714 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 XTS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 93,714 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 93,614 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 910,691 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 84,978 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 76,101 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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L5 XTS is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L5 XTS, 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 L5 XTS registered?

L5 XTS is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is L5 XTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 XTS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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