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T142 JVV

1999 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,029 mi
Last recorded78,029 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT142 JVV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 78,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 78,029 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 71,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

X1 exhaust bracket broken

Fail 6 Mar 2015 71,164 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

X1 exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust rusty

rear brake discs heavily pitted

rear coil springs rusty

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 Mar 2013 64,332 miles

osf headlamp wiper stuck in vertical position

osf inner steering rack has slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,126 miles

osf steering rack inner end slight play

Fail 18 Apr 2012 60,126 miles

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

osf steering rack inner end slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2011 56,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,810 miles

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer shoulder.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 19 Mar 2009 46,188 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 46,188 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,587 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,903 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cosmetic damage to nearside rear lamp lens

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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T142 JVV is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T142 JVV, 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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T142 JVV is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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