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V721 MOB

1999 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,159 mi
Last recorded134,159 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV721 MOB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 134,159 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 118,633 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 107,019 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 93,898 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 93,898 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 86,278 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting broken but secure

engine warning light on

Pass 28 Apr 2009 80,305 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 80,305 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 78,127 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inside edges

Pass 14 May 2007 58,467 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 44,512 miles

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

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

both fron t tyres 3-4mm

both rear tyres 3-4mm wearing on edges

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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V721 MOB is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V721 MOB, 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 V721 MOB registered?

V721 MOB is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V721 MOB safe to buy?

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