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S131 TBC

1999 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,016 mi
Last recorded131,016 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 TBC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 131,016 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering lock stop slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2012 130,843 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering lock stop slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2011 129,643 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs pitted inner and outer

Pass 4 Apr 2011 129,643 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted inner and outer

Fail 3 Mar 2010 123,729 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

two child seats fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2010 123,729 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

two child seats fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2009 117,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering system has slight play

Fail 26 Mar 2009 117,232 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering system has slight play

Fail 5 Jun 2008 112,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 112,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 107,016 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 101,144 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 4 Jul 2006 101,144 miles

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

engine oil level below minimum

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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S131 TBC is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S131 TBC, 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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S131 TBC is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 February 1999.

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