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T261 SHR

1999 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,589 mi
Last recorded120,589 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 SHR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 120,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front disks slightly pittes corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 113,024 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 21 May 2013 113,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 May 2012 105,538 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 105,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 98,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 89,669 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 89,664 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2009 80,085 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 76,951 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 69,880 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 62,333 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 62,297 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T261 SHR is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T261 SHR, 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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T261 SHR is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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