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M1 VJM

1999 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,269 mi
Last recorded65,269 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 VJM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 65,269 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 65,112 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 64,999 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 64,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 64,890 miles

exhaust deteriorated/corroded at rear section.

heavy surface corrosion on suspension/steering components under vehicle.

oil leak in engine bay/suspect power steering/automatic transmission pipes.

Fail 12 Aug 2015 64,888 miles

Nearside 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)

exhaust deteriorated/corroded at rear section.

heavy surface corrosion on suspension/steering components under vehicle.

oil leak in engine bay/suspect power steering/automatic transmission pipes.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 64,859 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

surface corrosion in prescribed areas at rear underside of vehicle.

surface corrosion on suspension/steering components under vehicle.

Fail 27 Nov 2014 64,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

surface corrosion in prescribed areas at rear underside of vehicle.

surface corrosion on suspension/steering components under vehicle.

Pass 20 May 2013 64,765 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

nearside front tyre is perished

Pass 28 May 2012 64,606 miles

slight knocking noise from steering rack during static checks,but no excessive movement or play found

Fail 23 May 2012 64,600 miles

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2011 64,180 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 64,180 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 62,956 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 60,497 miles

slight play n/s track rod

Fail 15 May 2009 60,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

slight play n/s track rod

Pass 12 May 2008 57,666 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

drivers door damaged

frount and rear discs heavelay corroded and pitted

play in n/s , t/r/end

rear coile springs corroded

Pass 14 May 2007 51,857 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 47,033 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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M1 VJM is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M1 VJM, 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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M1 VJM is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 May 1999.

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