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S183 NSN

1999 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,876 mi
Last recorded151,876 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 NSN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2017 151,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front oil on front hub which could contaminate brake pads

Pass 10 Sep 2016 148,672 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 148,642 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 146,485 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 146,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 141,025 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 137,526 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 137,364 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

airbag light illuminated but no obvious fault,

Pass 30 Jul 2012 130,040 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

airbag warning light illuminated and airbag/srs system service light iluninated

Fail 30 Jul 2012 130,040 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

airbag warning light illuminated and airbag/srs system service light iluninated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 126,724 miles

knocking on nearside front suspension suspect leg top bush not visible on inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2010 124,350 miles

offside front seat belt webbing starting to fray

Pass 13 Aug 2009 120,022 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 115,789 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 115,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 111,729 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 107,476 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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S183 NSN is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S183 NSN, 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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S183 NSN is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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