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T271 BPS

1999 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,325 mi
Last recorded55,325 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT271 BPS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 55,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 55,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 51,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 41,947 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 38,446 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 26,624 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 26,559 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 25,733 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,669 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 25,504 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 24,874 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,971 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 23,971 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 22,009 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 21,932 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,086 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 21,015 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 20,520 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 20,520 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,785 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,939 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 18,013 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lamp/stickers on inner screen

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2007 18,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lamp/stickers on inner windscreen

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,281 miles

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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T271 BPS is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T271 BPS, 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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T271 BPS is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 7 April 1999.

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