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S625 JBW

1999 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

139,352 mi
Last recorded139,352 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS625 JBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 139,352 miles

both front tyres close to limits

o/s/f lower arm rear bush split

o/s/f n/s/f flexys perished

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2011 139,352 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres close to limits

o/s/f lower arm rear bush split

o/s/f n/s/f flexys perished

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 137,426 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 137,426 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 135,582 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 135,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 134,042 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 134,441 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

long crack at base of o/s head lamp lense.

Fail 30 May 2008 134,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 131,954 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2007 131,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 131,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2006 124,718 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 124,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S625 JBW is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S625 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.

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What year was S625 JBW registered?

S625 JBW is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S625 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S625 JBW shows 14 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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