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S80 MJG

1999 Volvo S80

Purple Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,457 mi
Last recorded119,457 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 MJG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 119,457 miles

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

Oil leak

bump stops for cornering on hubs worn

handbrake travel long

Fail 26 Oct 2010 119,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

bump stops for cornering on hubs worn

handbrake travel long

Pass 26 Oct 2009 112,245 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front marker lamp not working

Pass 11 Apr 2008 111,929 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 100,032 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 100,022 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 87,710 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 87,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes out of balance.

o/s/r brake slight bind.

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 MJG is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Purple with a 2,783cc 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 S80 MJG, 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 MJG registered?

S80 MJG is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is S80 MJG safe to buy?

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