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S857 DBW

1999 Volvo S80

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,417 mi
Last recorded107,417 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS857 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2022 107,417 miles

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

Emissions not tested fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel hose leaking pipe on fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres has cracks

n/s number plate light not working

o/s tie rod has slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2019 107,061 miles

bonnet struts weak

both front tyres wearing close to tread wear indicators

rubber fuel pipe to fuel filter perished

Fail 25 Apr 2019 107,061 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

bonnet struts weak

both front tyres wearing close to tread wear indicators

rubber fuel pipe to fuel filter perished

Pass 3 May 2018 106,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fuel hose deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2017 105,175 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 103,240 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 103,240 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 101,444 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 101,444 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 99,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2013 97,735 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 96,044 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 93,474 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 93,396 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 91,255 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 89,818 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 88,027 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 84,835 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 79,687 miles

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

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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S857 DBW is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S857 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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S857 DBW is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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