CarVerify

Free Car Check

S476 JBW

1999 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,953 mi
Last recorded172,953 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS476 JBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 172,953 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 172,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 168,362 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 161,650 miles

both front brake hoes perishing - recommend replace

condensation in o/s/f headlight

n/s/f tyre bold outer edge + some cracking in tread

o/s/f wishbone back bush separating

rear number plate delaminating

some o/s/f steering rack/rod play

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Dec 2009 152,823 miles

front indicators fading colour

o/s/f wishbone back bush separating

perishing to front brake hoses

rear number plate delaminating

slight o/s/f steering rack/rod play

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Dec 2008 146,082 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

perishing to front brake hoses

rear number plate delamiating

slight o/s steering rack play

windscreen chipped

Fail 3 Dec 2008 146,069 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn

o/s/f tyre low on tread + bold outer edge - recommend replace soon

perishing to front brake hoses

rear number plate delamiating

slight o/s steering rack play

windscreen chipped

Fail 6 Dec 2007 140,411 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 140,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 134,138 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 134,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 124,355 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S476 JBW is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S476 JBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S476 JBW?

You can check the full history of S476 JBW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S476 JBW registered?

S476 JBW is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S476 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S476 JBW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S476 JBW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S476 JBW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.