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V790 LJB

1999 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,243 mi
Last recorded146,243 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV790 LJB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 146,243 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 125,059 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 125,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 114,269 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side front seat belt guide worn through and worn through side panel dose not prevent belt operation

Fail 5 Oct 2006 114,269 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side front seat belt guide worn through and warn through side panel dose not prevent belt operation

Pass 7 Oct 2005 105,338 miles

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

offside rear tyre 2.5mm tread

Fail 7 Oct 2005 105,338 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre 2.5mm tread

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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V790 LJB is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V790 LJB, 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 V790 LJB registered?

V790 LJB is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V790 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V790 LJB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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