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T290 JBJ

1999 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,289 mi
Last recorded146,289 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT290 JBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 146,289 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 146,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 146,025 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 145,827 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 145,123 miles

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 144,528 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 143,019 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 143,019 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 140,662 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 137,182 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 137,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 133,880 miles

nearside front tyre touching inner plastic wheel arch trim.

Fail 15 Aug 2009 133,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre touching inner plastic wheel arch trim.

Pass 16 Aug 2008 128,832 miles

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

offside & nearside bump stops worn.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 122,701 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 122,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

handbrake adjustment needed soon

Pass 20 Jun 2006 113,090 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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T290 JBJ is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T290 JBJ, 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 T290 JBJ registered?

T290 JBJ is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T290 JBJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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