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S201 MDN

1999 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,293 mi
Last recorded87,293 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 MDN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 87,293 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 87,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 83,238 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damaged

o/side rear brake slight bind

slight play rack arms o/s & n/s inner ball joints

Pass 3 Feb 2009 78,508 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 78,508 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 73,286 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

SRS Light On Mil Light On

Fail 5 Feb 2007 68,762 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine & srs warning lights on

Pass 5 Feb 2007 68,762 miles

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

Oil leak

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

engine & srs warning lights on

Pass 1 Feb 2006 62,502 miles

Rear bushes of front wishbones separating at edges.Oil leak on auto box.

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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S201 MDN is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S201 MDN, 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 S201 MDN registered?

S201 MDN is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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