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T398 AVC

1999 Volvo S80

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

31,019 mi
Last recorded31,019 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT398 AVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 31,019 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 31,012 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 30,992 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 30,529 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 30,529 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,728 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 29,724 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 28,697 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 28,697 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,565 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 27,554 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,516 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,187 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,969 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 22,351 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 20,659 miles

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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T398 AVC is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 T398 AVC, 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 T398 AVC registered?

T398 AVC is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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