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V79 LDA

1999 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,226 mi
Last recorded133,226 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 LDA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 133,226 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 12,809 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 123,733 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 116,574 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 110,536 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 103,097 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 96,911 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 96,911 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 90,092 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 90,092 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 79,367 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 72,214 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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V79 LDA is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V79 LDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V79 LDA registered?

V79 LDA is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V79 LDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V79 LDA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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