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T238 LTW

1999 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,800 mi
Last recorded82,800 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT238 LTW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 82,800 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn edges

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 8 Jul 2010 81,738 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 81,738 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

advise hand brake lever high

Fail 7 Jul 2010 81,730 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 79,922 miles

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

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

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

excess travel on handbrake

Pass 4 Jul 2008 77,766 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 74,470 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 69,810 miles

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

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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T238 LTW is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T238 LTW, 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 T238 LTW registered?

T238 LTW is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 July 1999.

Is T238 LTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T238 LTW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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