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V778 GGE

1999 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,500 mi
Last recorded141,500 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV778 GGE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 141,500 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 126,516 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advide offside rear seat belt stork

advise offside steering rack slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2008 114,631 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 114,288 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 114,288 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 103,080 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 86,276 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 86,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V778 GGE is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V778 GGE, 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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V778 GGE is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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