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S870 WMS

1999 Volvo S80

Purple Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,669 mi
Last recorded93,669 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 WMS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 93,669 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 91,362 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 91,362 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 84,671 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 84,669 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2010 77,407 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 77,407 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 66,199 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 54,017 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 54,017 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2007 42,731 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 42,731 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S870 WMS is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Purple with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S870 WMS, 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 S870 WMS registered?

S870 WMS is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S870 WMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S870 WMS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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