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T142 SFE

1999 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,502 mi
Last recorded178,502 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT142 SFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2007 178,502 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 167,556 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 167,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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 SFE is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T142 SFE, 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 T142 SFE registered?

T142 SFE is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T142 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T142 SFE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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