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S272 JLP

1999 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,453 mi
Last recorded75,453 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 JLP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 75,453 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,368 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade is deteriorating

Fail 18 Mar 2016 67,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front wiper blade is deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2015 63,244 miles

sill covers

Pass 14 Jan 2014 60,041 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,048 miles

both rear tyre sidewall's cracking

Fail 9 Jan 2013 57,045 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewall's cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,527 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 54,527 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 50,389 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 47,289 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 44,740 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 42,499 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 38,465 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 34,825 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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S272 JLP is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S272 JLP, 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 S272 JLP registered?

S272 JLP is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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