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V712 GBH

1999 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,133 mi
Last recorded162,133 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV712 GBH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2011 162,133 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 155,608 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 148,006 miles

nearside rear seat belt buckle cover damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2008 131,889 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 112,827 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 112,827 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Airbag light on

Damage to offside front wing.

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 97,423 miles

slight play in front lower arm rear bushes both sides

steering lock stops slightly worn

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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V712 GBH is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V712 GBH, 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 V712 GBH registered?

V712 GBH is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V712 GBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V712 GBH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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