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S578 OGW

1999 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,315 mi
Last recorded78,315 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS578 OGW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 78,315 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 78,315 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 68,098 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 56,035 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 47,853 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 47,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,551 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 38,680 miles

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

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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S578 OGW is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S578 OGW, 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 S578 OGW registered?

S578 OGW is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 January 1999.

Is S578 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S578 OGW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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