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T304 YEW

1999 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,408 mi
Last recorded82,408 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT304 YEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 82,408 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 82,370 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 82,303 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 82,060 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 81,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 81,910 miles

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear at offside rear flexi (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 80,092 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 79,919 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 79,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 78,407 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dash indicating fault.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 76,476 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 74,229 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 70,751 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wear to both front brake discs.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 68,301 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 59,957 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 59,957 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 50,435 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 50,356 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s front seat belt starting to fray

screen chipped

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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T304 YEW is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T304 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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T304 YEW is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 July 1999.

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