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S87 APJ

1999 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,562 mi
Last recorded102,562 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 APJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 102,562 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 102,562 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 98,436 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 98,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 94,165 miles

All four tyres fitted to vehicle - low on tread

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Dust cover/gaiter split - nearside steering rack track rod end

Front brakes imbalanced braking effort but within pass criteria

Front nearside shock absorber - slight fluid leak

Handbrake lever has limited amount of reserve movement

Indicator bulbs coloured laquer fading

Minor damage to offside rear lens

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Slight play - offside outer steering rack tie rod end

Pass 21 Jan 2009 94,165 miles

All four tyres fitted to vehicle - low on tread

Dust cover/gaiter split - nearside steering rack track rod end

Front brakes imbalanced braking effort but within pass criteria

Front nearside shock absorber - slight fluid leak

Handbrake lever has limited amount of reserve movement

Indicator bulbs coloured laquer fading

Minor damage to offside rear lens

Slight play - offside outer steering rack tie rod end

Pass 1 Feb 2008 88,224 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 82,838 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 82,638 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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S87 APJ is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S87 APJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S87 APJ registered?

S87 APJ is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 February 1999.

Is S87 APJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S87 APJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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