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183,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under tray fitted
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
under trays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
rear parking brake slightly out of balance
under trays fitted
Nearside door mirror glass broken
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside door mirror glass broken
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
air light staying on
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S80?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T279 JNA is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 T279 JNA, 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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T279 JNA is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 11 March 1999.
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