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S361 DBW

1999 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,391 mi
Last recorded154,391 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS361 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 154,391 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 154,338 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES SPLIT

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD VERY LOW 215/55/16V

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK

Pass 8 May 2008 152,634 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES SPLIT

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT

Fail 6 May 2008 152,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES SPLIT

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT

Pass 12 Dec 2006 149,793 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES DETERIORATING

SERVICE WARNING LAMPS ON

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES BADLY SPLIT

Fail 12 Dec 2006 149,793 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES DETERIORATING

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SERVICE WARNING LAMPS ON

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES BADLY SPLIT

Pass 28 Nov 2005 143,608 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 143,608 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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S361 DBW is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S361 DBW, 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 S361 DBW registered?

S361 DBW is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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