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T442 VAX

1999 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

126,845 mi
Last recorded126,845 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT442 VAX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 126,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 124,472 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 124,472 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 121,860 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 119,989 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 117,981 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 117,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 116,392 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 116,312 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 114,422 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 114,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 110,961 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 108,091 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 104,087 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 99,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 94,167 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 89,519 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2012 85,540 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 85,540 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 81,547 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 81,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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 in offside front steering arm

Pass 12 Jul 2010 77,080 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 73,174 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside steering lockstop rubber worn.

Fail 31 Jul 2009 73,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside steering lockstop rubber worn.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 69,139 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 64,515 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2006 58,596 miles

front tyres on 3mm (205-65-15-v)

o/s/f indicator pale

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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T442 VAX is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T442 VAX, 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 T442 VAX registered?

T442 VAX is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is T442 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T442 VAX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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