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T303 YEW

1999 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

96,216 mi
Last recorded96,216 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT303 YEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2022 96,216 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all 4. (4.4.3 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing. (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexy hose. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy hose. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior. ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 4 nails in tread. ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 93,327 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 90,591 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 90,591 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 86,097 miles

Auxillary belt splitting

Interior mirror glass deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 83,041 miles

auxiliary belt splitting

bulb failure lamp on

engine oil level low

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 83,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

auxiliary belt splitting

bulb failure lamp on

engine oil level low

Pass 29 Jun 2017 78,752 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior mirror (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 72,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 72,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 68,615 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 68,615 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 65,725 miles

offside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

Fail 23 May 2014 65,725 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

Pass 17 Jun 2013 63,678 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,554 miles

Airbag warning lamp on- MAY FAIL FUTURE TESTS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,085 miles

Airbag light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 57,085 miles

Airbag light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag service warning light on

service warning light on

Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,798 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 48,798 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,172 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 43,172 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 36,761 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 36,761 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 30,655 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front & rear reg plates damaged

Fail 26 May 2006 30,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front & rear reg plates damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2005 25,173 miles

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

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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T303 YEW is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 T303 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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T303 YEW is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 July 1999.

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