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S386 OFJ

1999 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,489 mi
Last recorded95,489 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS386 OFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 95,489 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 95,488 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 89,536 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 80,404 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 78,679 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 75,773 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 74,302 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 74,301 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 67,909 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 67,882 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 67,200 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 67,200 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 65,996 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 64,405 miles

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres badly cracked

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 62,279 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,279 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 60,056 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 57,796 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 57,793 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on edges

srs light on

Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,235 miles

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

osf ball joint grease boot split can cause premature joint wear.

Fail 3 Feb 2010 49,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

osf ball joint grease boot split can cause premature joint wear.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 45,031 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 41,434 miles

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

SRS Warning Light On

Pass 7 Feb 2007 38,534 miles

N.S.F track rod end grease boot is split, and can cause premature wear of joint.

Pass 9 Feb 2006 35,059 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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S386 OFJ is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S386 OFJ, 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 S386 OFJ registered?

S386 OFJ is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for S386 OFJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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