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S494 OEF

1999 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,377 mi
Last recorded196,377 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 OEF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2009 196,377 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light on

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2009 196,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light on

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2008 186,390 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 179,320 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 163,942 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 163,942 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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S494 OEF is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S494 OEF, 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 S494 OEF registered?

S494 OEF is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 February 1999.

Is S494 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S494 OEF shows 6 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.

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