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T234 SWP

1999 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

190,369 mi
Last recorded190,369 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT234 SWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 190,369 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 190,369 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 178,996 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 178,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 174,122 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 174,122 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 169,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wing damaged in lower corner no sharp edges or projections

Pass 20 Feb 2013 169,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wing damaged in lower corner no sharp edges or projections

Pass 23 Feb 2012 164,840 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 162,336 miles

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

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2010 159,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 155,703 miles

front wiper blades smearing.

fuel filter corroded.

rear exhaust hangers corroded.

rear indicator bulbs faded.

stone chip in zone A of windscreen (less than 10mm)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 152,481 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

corrosion on exhaust mounting brackets

o/s front wing is damaged

rear indicator bulbs are faded

slight play in o/s of steering rack

stone chip in zone a of windscreen [less than 10mm]

Fail 20 Feb 2008 152,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise handbrake adjustment

corrosion on exhaust mounting brackets

o/s front wing is damaged

rear indicator bulbs are faded

slight play in o/s of steering rack

stone chip in zone a of windscreen [less than 10mm]

Pass 26 Feb 2007 147,794 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 147,794 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all indicator bulbs are badly faded strongly advise replacement

exhaust rear mounting is badly corroded

slight cracks in n/s front brake flexi hose

stone chip in zone a of windscreen [less than 10mm]

Pass 16 Feb 2006 140,533 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 140,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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T234 SWP is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T234 SWP, 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 T234 SWP registered?

T234 SWP is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 August 1999.

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