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V78 HBY

1999 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,360 mi
Last recorded151,360 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 HBY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 151,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened steering bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened steering bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise slight front brake imbalance

advise stone chip in swept area

Fail 11 Jun 2018 151,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened steering bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened steering bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise slight front brake imbalance

advise stone chip in swept area

Pass 29 Jun 2017 142,684 miles

Advise wiper blades splitting on ends but still clears screen effectively

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 142,392 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Advise wiper blades splitting on ends but still clears screen effectively

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 134,200 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise child seat fitted to nearside rear seat no allowing full inspection of seat belt

advise engine warning light staying on

advise nearside rear tyre inner tread worn

advise offside rear tyre worn

Pass 29 Jun 2015 126,010 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust box corroded

nearside front and offside front steering bump stop rollers worn

nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and in between tread

nearside rear seat belt not tested,due to child seat fitted.

slight play in offside steering rack tie rod arm inner joint

Fail 26 Jun 2015 126,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust box corroded

nearside front and offside front steering bump stop rollers worn

nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and in between tread

nearside rear seat belt not tested,due to child seat fitted.

slight play in offside steering rack tie rod arm inner joint

Pass 25 Jun 2014 117,622 miles

Exhaust centre silencer deteriorating

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

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall worn

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 109,831 miles

Babyseat fitted to N/S rear

Front O/S tyre wearing uneven (wheel alignment)

Lock stops worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play from inner rack ends

Unable to test tow bar electrics

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2013 109,831 miles

Babyseat fitted to N/S rear

Front O/S tyre wearing uneven (wheel alignment)

Lock stops worn

Slight play from inner rack ends

Unable to test tow bar electrics

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jul 2012 102,994 miles

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

Oil leak

both headlamp wipers split

offside front position light slightly dim

unable to fully inspect the nearside rear seatbelt due to a childseat fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2012 102,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both headlamp wipers split

offside front position light slightly dim

unable to fully inspect the nearside rear seatbelt due to a childseat fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2011 93,752 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

front discs slightly lipped

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2011 93,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

both rear tyres cracking

front discs slightly lipped

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2010 84,186 miles

2 x nails in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wiper blade split

rear discs corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 8 Jun 2009 74,325 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has a puncture

offside rear tyre has a puncture

Fail 8 Jun 2009 74,325 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has a puncture

offside rear tyre has a puncture

Pass 6 Jun 2008 64,883 miles

centre and rear silencer corroded

front number plate cracked

handbrake slight travel

steering lock bushes perished

Pass 7 Jun 2007 55,829 miles

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

rusty ridge on outer edge of rear discs

Fail 7 Apr 2006 48,507 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 48,507 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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V78 HBY is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V78 HBY, 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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V78 HBY is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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