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R55 MGB

1999 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,962 mi
Last recorded151,962 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 MGB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 151,962 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 143,354 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 135,340 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 29 Nov 2007 135,340 miles

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2006 126,667 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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R55 MGB is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc 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 R55 MGB, 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 R55 MGB registered?

R55 MGB is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is R55 MGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 MGB 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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