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S931 VBJ

1999 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

277,199 mi
Last recorded277,199 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS931 VBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 277,199 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 263,720 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 263,718 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2009 248,245 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 235,861 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 221,307 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 191,932 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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S931 VBJ is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S931 VBJ, 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 S931 VBJ registered?

S931 VBJ is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S931 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S931 VBJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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