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S80 XCM

1999 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,309 mi
Last recorded104,309 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 104,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 104,309 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible incorrect colour cap (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing lock nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault connector loose (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 May 2025 102,709 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 101,389 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 101,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 99,952 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 98,174 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 98,072 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 98,072 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 95,549 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 95,549 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip fractured (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 91,673 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

filler cap seal perished

Fail 12 Jun 2019 91,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

filler cap seal perished

Pass 13 Jun 2018 89,326 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 86,120 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall scuffed

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fuel filter corroded

slight exhaust leak at centre pipe

snow tyres fitted to front axle?

Fail 16 Jun 2017 86,109 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wall scuffed

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fuel filter corroded

slight exhaust leak at centre pipe

snow tyres fitted to front axle?

Pass 24 Jun 2016 82,799 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre scuffed / cut

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

fuel filter corroding

offside front shock absorber & nearside front shock absorber has slight leak of fluid

Fail 21 Jun 2016 82,786 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) cut (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) cut (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre scuffed / cut

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

fuel filter corroding

offside front shock absorber & nearside front shock absorber has slight leak of fluid

Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,133 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 74,979 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 70,474 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,892 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 60,078 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,416 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,775 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,595 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,558 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 40,873 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 XCM is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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