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T230 SKS

1999 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,352 mi
Last recorded148,352 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT230 SKS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 148,352 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 148,352 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 147,044 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 144,964 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 142,580 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 142,575 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 141,154 miles

both wiperblades split on ends

front brake discs corroded

o/s front cv gaitor damp with grease

o/s front suspension wishbone rear bush becoming seperated

oil leak from front cooler rad

Fail 25 Jun 2012 141,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both wiperblades split on ends

front brake discs corroded

o/s front cv gaitor damp with grease

o/s front suspension wishbone rear bush becoming seperated

oil leak from front cooler rad

Pass 21 Jun 2011 138,580 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

front wishbone rear bushes split

rear anti roll bar links have some play

Fail 21 Jun 2011 138,580 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

front wishbone rear bushes split

rear anti roll bar links have some play

Fail 20 Jun 2011 138,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 135,086 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 135,045 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT DISCS CORRODED ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 130,880 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 130,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 116,499 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 100,369 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 100,369 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 79,884 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 67,358 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 67,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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T230 SKS is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T230 SKS, 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 T230 SKS registered?

T230 SKS is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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