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S816 DBW

1999 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,040 mi
Last recorded116,040 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS816 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 116,040 miles

front number plate slightly discolured

slight play in front drum-sticks

slight play in n/s/f drop-link arm

Fail 4 Feb 2009 116,040 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate slightly discolured

slight play in front drum-sticks

slight play in n/s/f drop-link arm

Pass 4 Feb 2008 106,453 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 106,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 93,772 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust Mount Starting To Crack

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jan 2006 82,425 miles

Front Number Plate Starting To Peel From Backing

Rear Exhaust Mount Starting To Corrode Heavily

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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S816 DBW is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S816 DBW, 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 S816 DBW registered?

S816 DBW is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S816 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S816 DBW shows 6 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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