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S442 DBW

1999 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,106 mi
Last recorded143,106 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS442 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2015 143,106 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 143,106 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 137,420 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside front tyre wall damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 137,420 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside front tyre wall damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 131,156 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front and nearside rear brake discs starting to rust

Steering lock stops very heavily worn

moisture in nearside headlamp

Pass 3 Aug 2012 112,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamp reflector is dirty causing some diffusion of beam pattern

Spare wheel not secure in boot

Undertray not fully secure

Fail 27 Jul 2012 112,699 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamp reflector is dirty causing some diffusion of beam pattern

Spare wheel not secure in boot

Undertray not fully secure

Pass 12 Aug 2011 116,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 107,041 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 107,041 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 100,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine warning light on

Pass 10 Jan 2008 95,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 88,507 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 75,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S442 DBW is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S442 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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S442 DBW is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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