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T388 JFL

1999 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

204,808 mi
Last recorded204,808 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT388 JFL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 204,808 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 204,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 198,439 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 198,439 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 194,551 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 192,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2016 192,772 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 189,140 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in NS inner rack joint.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in OS inner rack joint.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 189,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in NS inner rack joint.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in OS inner rack joint.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 184,172 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

OS inner rack joint has slight play in.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in NS inner rack joint.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2014 184,165 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine warning light on.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

OS inner rack joint has slight play in.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in NS inner rack joint.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 177,355 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 177,354 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 May 2012 164,506 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 164,506 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 May 2011 152,790 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 12 May 2010 141,905 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Fail 11 May 2010 141,904 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 8 May 2009 136,031 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front flexible brake hoses cracking

front brake pads getting low

slight play nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 15 May 2008 128,856 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)

slight play nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 17 May 2007 120,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2006 108,533 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f wheel

unable to check inner brake pads

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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T388 JFL is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 T388 JFL, 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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T388 JFL is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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