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T180 MEW

1999 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,836 mi
Last recorded68,836 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT180 MEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 68,836 miles

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

Nearside Front steering stop worn

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Front steering stop worn

emissions warning light on dash

Fail 15 Jun 2016 68,090 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear steering stop worn

Offside Rear steering stop worn

Offside slight play in steering rack

emissions warning light on dash

Pass 31 Jul 2015 64,979 miles

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

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

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

advisery; warning lamp illuminated on dash

advisery;plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2015 64,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advisery; warning lamp illuminated on dash

advisery;plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2014 60,704 miles

Offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2013 57,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 57,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,148 miles

both front steering lock stops worn

Fail 18 Jun 2012 53,146 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f steering lock bump stops worn

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,618 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 49,618 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 46,169 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside and nearside rear brake disc's slightly pitted

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 30 Jun 2009 41,969 miles

(advise) n/s/r and o/s/r discs surfaces starting to become pitted (advise) replacment near future)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,969 miles

(advise) n/s/r and o/s/r discs surfaces starting to become pitted (advise) replacment near future)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight hand brake travel

Pass 1 Jun 2007 32,795 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 32,795 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 29,606 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 25,361 miles

lower engine-bay cover fitted

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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T180 MEW is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T180 MEW, 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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T180 MEW is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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