MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f, o/s/f & n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
covers fitted to n/s & o/s
fuel cap seal cracked
under body shields fitted
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f, o/s/f & n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
covers fitted to n/s & o/s
excess travel in handbrake
fuel cap seal cracked
under body shields fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
excess travel in handbrake
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
excess travel in handbrake
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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
slight play in o/s of steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
slight play in o/s of steering rack
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside rear marker light not working. Front and rear anti roll bars corroded. Emmission warning light on. Exhaust corroded,
Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside rear marker light not working. Front and rear anti roll bars corroded. Emmission warning light on. Exhaust corroded,
Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Exhaust corroded. Various suspension units corroded. Front suspension bushes cracking.Emissions warning light on.
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust corroded. Various suspension units corroded. Front suspension bushes cracking.Emissions warning light on.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
FRONT PADS LOW AND DISC'S POOR.
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
slight play in both front drop links
exhaust hanger corroded at mid box
How Reliable is the Volvo S80?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T298 YEW is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 T298 YEW, 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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T298 YEW is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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