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S8 DSE

1999 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

90,387 mi
Last recorded90,387 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 DSE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 90,387 miles

os & ns rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 22 Dec 2017 90,369 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,689 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 88,772 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play arm in rack (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 87,685 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 85,856 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 85,849 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 84,242 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 82,211 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 79,304 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 76,920 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack / slight play in offside front track rod end + grease gaitor split.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 73,267 miles

front brake discs corroded & pads low.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 68,441 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 60,677 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 54,292 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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S8 DSE is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 S8 DSE, 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 S8 DSE registered?

S8 DSE is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is S8 DSE safe to buy?

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