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V770 LOC

1999 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,046 mi
Last recorded167,046 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV770 LOC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 167,046 miles

EML warning light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

SRS SERVICE WARNING LAMP IS ON

both front lock stops worn

both rear exhaust mountings broken

Fail 9 Jan 2014 166,534 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

EML warning light illuminated

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front lock stops worn

both rear exhaust mountings broken

noise heard from offside front suspension

offside rear secondary side light not working

transmission warning light on

Pass 7 Jan 2013 154,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel filter canister corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 132,067 miles

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

OSR anti roll bar link rod boot split

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 107,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 107,059 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 82,466 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 82,466 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,700 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 50,700 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,195 miles

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 45,816 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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V770 LOC is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V770 LOC, 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 V770 LOC registered?

V770 LOC is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V770 LOC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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