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S637 JBW

1999 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,793 mi
Last recorded108,793 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS637 JBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 108,793 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 103,424 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 103,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 96,009 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 95,933 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 89,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres tears developing on inner walls

water in offside front headlight unit

Pass 3 Aug 2012 88,067 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 85,290 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 85,290 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres developing tears/cracks but no visible cord/carcuss

Pass 26 Jul 2010 81,817 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 81,817 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 78,786 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 75,670 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 72,507 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 67,097 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S637 JBW is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S637 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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S637 JBW is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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