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S649 JBW

1999 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,778 mi
Last recorded185,778 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS649 JBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 185,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Oct 2015 185,601 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2014 171,721 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 171,721 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 160,252 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 152,914 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 152,914 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 143,909 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 134,947 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 134,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 122,932 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 29 Oct 2008 108,662 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 66,238 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 59,758 miles

advise rear discs next pad change

Pass 31 Oct 2005 52,202 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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S649 JBW is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel 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 S649 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 S649 JBW registered?

S649 JBW is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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