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T240 SWP

1999 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,326 mi
Last recorded113,326 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT240 SWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 113,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 113,038 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 112,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perrish 215/55/16 97w

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 111,556 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 111,556 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 110,202 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Fail 20 May 2016 110,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 30 May 2015 108,267 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 106,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2014 106,170 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 102,649 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 99,649 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 99,567 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 9 May 2011 95,049 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 95,049 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 91,730 miles

covers fitted to sills

Fail 26 May 2010 91,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

covers fitted to sills

Pass 14 May 2009 87,487 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 82,536 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 82,536 miles

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

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)

o/s/r tyre low tread and perished

Pass 8 Jun 2007 76,822 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 76,822 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 69,901 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 69,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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T240 SWP is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T240 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 T240 SWP registered?

T240 SWP is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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