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S80 PCL

1999 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,975 mi
Last recorded126,975 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 PCL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2009 126,975 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

N?s?f drop link play

Nsty feeling in steerinf / requires further investigation / Rack - U/J ?

Possible ATF type fluid leak

o?s?f door check strap.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 118,016 miles

rear tyres treads getting low in places

slight condensation n/s headlight

slight corrosion front and rear brake discs

slight movement o/s/r drag link

Pass 9 Jan 2006 109,315 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 PCL is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PCL, 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 PCL registered?

S80 PCL is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S80 PCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S80 PCL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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