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S457 BGU

1999 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,889 mi
Last recorded141,889 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS457 BGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2009 141,889 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 141,889 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 134,352 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 134,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FRONT BUMPER NEAR SIDE FRONT POORLY FITTED

NOTICED NEAR SIDE FRONT FOG LAMP CRACKED

NOTICED OFF SIDE FRONT FOG LAMP CRACKED

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

REAR NO' PLATE STARTING TO POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE FRONT STEERING ARM

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT STEERING ARM

Pass 2 Feb 2007 118,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight play in off side steering arm

Pass 31 Jan 2006 105,260 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 105,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre is wearing slightly on outer edge.

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge.

slight play in offside of steering rack.

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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S457 BGU is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S457 BGU, 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 S457 BGU registered?

S457 BGU is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S457 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S457 BGU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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