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T301 YEW

1999 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,615 mi
Last recorded95,615 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT301 YEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 95,615 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 93,505 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 90,304 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 86,906 miles

1 of 2 sidelamps working n/s/r

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

dampness around front calipers

Pass 15 Apr 2008 83,092 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 79,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2006 77,499 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

n/s & o/s steering lock stops wearing

Pass 29 Apr 2006 77,499 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s & o/s steering lock stops wearing

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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T301 YEW is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 T301 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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What year was T301 YEW registered?

T301 YEW is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T301 YEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T301 YEW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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