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T249 KCC

1999 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

355,991 mi
Last recorded355,991 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT249 KCC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 355,991 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 341,759 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 341,759 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 327,671 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 312,637 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 302,846 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 302,776 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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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T249 KCC is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 T249 KCC, 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 T249 KCC registered?

T249 KCC is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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