CarVerify

Free Car Check

T240 YEW

1999 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

187,537 mi
Last recorded187,537 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT240 YEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 187,537 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 187,427 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 178,954 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 178,951 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside outer c.v. gaiter leaking grease

nearside side repeater held in with tape partially obscured

play in offside steering rack end

steering column lower u/j worn squeaking

Pass 10 Nov 2021 168,522 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2021 168,435 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower arch corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower arch corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 163,169 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2020 163,169 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 158,008 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jan 2020 158,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2019 149,292 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Damp inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Damp inside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2012 147,227 miles

Front discs worn

Off side orange marker in front bumper not working

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 147,227 miles

Front discs worn

Off side orange marker in front bumper not working

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 136,352 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp protective plastic covers are scratched an reduce the headlamps output

Fail 20 Oct 2011 136,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both headlamp protective plastic covers are scratched an reduce the headlamps output

Pass 25 Jun 2008 128,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 128,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 May 2007 113,680 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 113,680 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 104,064 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 104,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

drivers and passenger side inner steering arm ball joints have slight lift /play

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T240 YEW is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T240 YEW?

You can check the full history of T240 YEW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T240 YEW registered?

T240 YEW is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 3 August 1999.

Is T240 YEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T240 YEW shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T240 YEW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T240 YEW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.