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S80 BUL

1999 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,065 mi
Last recorded119,065 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 BUL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 119,065 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 117,145 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 117,143 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 116,353 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 116,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2014 112,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Pass 3 May 2013 104,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 95,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Nov 2011 95,381 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres are worn unevenly

both rear tyres are deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2010 89,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine starts to overheat

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Fail 18 Nov 2010 89,311 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine starts to overheat

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 15 Oct 2009 81,750 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 74,095 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 74,095 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 66,360 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 62,286 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 60,577 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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S80 BUL is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S80 BUL, 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 S80 BUL registered?

S80 BUL is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is S80 BUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S80 BUL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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