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S80 FWH

1999 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,966 mi
Last recorded126,966 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 126,966 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 124,342 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 121,667 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)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 121,667 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 119,368 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 117,165 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 114,608 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 114,590 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 113,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 113,152 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 110,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2012 106,740 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake disc worn and pitted

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 1 Feb 2011 103,846 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 99,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 92,990 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 92,961 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 86,077 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 85,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2007 79,771 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 79,674 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear tyre on limit †slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2006 72,612 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 69,568 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 FWH is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FWH, 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 FWH is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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