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S236 LBD

1999 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,887 mi
Last recorded157,887 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 LBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 157,887 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 157,887 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 151,761 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

nearside and offside steering rack tie rods (track rods) have play in inner ball joints

Fail 24 Feb 2011 151,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

nearside and offside steering rack tie rods (track rods) have play in inner ball joints

Pass 22 Dec 2009 147,655 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008
Pass 14 Jan 2008 140,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 137,040 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 137,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front brake hoses in poor condition

ns door mirror cracked

os and ns lower arm rear bushes worn

rear exhaust in poor condition

steering rack worn

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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S236 LBD is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc 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 S236 LBD, 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 S236 LBD registered?

S236 LBD is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S236 LBD safe to buy?

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