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LUI 4478

1999 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

167,680 mi
Last recorded167,680 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 4478
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 167,680 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 160,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 152,183 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 152,183 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 143,552 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 137,722 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 132,068 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 126,092 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 115,621 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 107,246 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 93,843 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 81,782 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 81,782 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 70,908 miles

interior mirror deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2013 62,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,402 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 48,581 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 38,331 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 28,243 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 16,617 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 16,617 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,158 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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LUI 4478 is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LUI 4478, 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 LUI 4478 registered?

LUI 4478 is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is LUI 4478 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUI 4478 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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