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S642 LJF

1999 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

174,699 mi
Last recorded174,699 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS642 LJF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 174,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2013

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 168,656 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 168,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 159,802 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 159,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 157,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 146,648 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 146,648 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 133,581 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 133,581 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 123,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 123,039 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
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S642 LJF is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S642 LJF, 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 S642 LJF registered?

S642 LJF is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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