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S80 DST

1999 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,862 mi
Last recorded113,862 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 DST
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 113,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside handbrake low effort

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlights slightly pulsing

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2020 113,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside handbrake low effort

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlights slightly pulsing

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2019 113,428 miles

Central Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 112,882 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers on sills

Fail 8 Nov 2018 112,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers on sills

Pass 6 Nov 2017 112,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and shoulder wear outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 112,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and shoulder wear outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 111,000 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

hazard switch obscured by phone holder

long travel at parking brake lever

under trays blocking access to some components

Fail 28 Oct 2016 110,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

hazard switch obscured by phone holder

long travel at parking brake lever

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 27 Oct 2015 109,477 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel rec adjusting (3.1.6b)

play in steering rack inner ball joint o/s

poss oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2015 109,477 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel rec adjusting (3.1.6b)

play in steering rack inner ball joint o/s

poss oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 107,984 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 106,378 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

moisture in headlights

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

poss oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 106,328 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

moisture in headlights

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

poss oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 104,902 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f inner steering arm slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2011 103,861 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT HEAD LIGHT CONDENSATED , FRONT DISCS WORN , BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 21 Oct 2011 103,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT HEAD LIGHT CONDENSATED , FRONT DISCS WORN , BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 22 Oct 2010 102,274 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 99,965 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 99,965 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 96,307 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 96,307 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 94,274 miles

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 91,527 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 91,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 87,902 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to legal limit

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 DST is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S80 DST, 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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S80 DST is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 February 1999.

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