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V797 EGM

1999 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

262,579 mi
Last recorded262,579 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV797 EGM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 262,579 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 255,553 miles

E.M.L.On

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 255,553 miles

E.M.L.On

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 248,879 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine noisey

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 248,873 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine noisey

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 242,944 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 242,920 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine Management light on

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

Parking brake lever long travel

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2013 235,125 miles

Air bag light is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 235,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Air bag light is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 227,720 miles

osf b/hose cracking

osf sidelight dim

Pass 27 Jan 2011 216,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

hand brake long travel

srs light stays on

Fail 26 Jan 2011 216,827 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 206,967 miles

airbag light on

o/s front wing damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2010 206,967 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

airbag light on

front numberplate damaged

o/s front wing damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2009 197,713 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 188,758 miles

management light on

number plates poor condition

slight play in o/s rack end

Fail 22 Jan 2008 188,758 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

management light on

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 2 Dec 2006 172,334 miles

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

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

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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V797 EGM is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V797 EGM, 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 V797 EGM registered?

V797 EGM is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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