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S694 UMS

1999 Volvo S80

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,945 mi
Last recorded186,945 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS694 UMS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 186,945 miles

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

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

Offside and Nearside front lower steering lock bump stop bushs badly worn recommend replacement

Offside front lower wishbone bush debonding

Fail 15 Jan 2010 186,945 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside and Nearside front lower steering lock bump stop bushs badly worn recommend replacement

Offside front lower wishbone bush debonding

Pass 14 Jan 2009 171,504 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 171,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front lower wishbone bush split debonding

Offside front tyre 1.6mm requires replacement

Pass 11 Jan 2008 154,634 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 154,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 140,174 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 124,153 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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S694 UMS is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S694 UMS, 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 S694 UMS registered?

S694 UMS is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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