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V81 LDA

1999 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,315 mi
Last recorded169,315 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 LDA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 169,315 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 164,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 154,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Mar 2011 154,859 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 143,763 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 135,266 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 133,267 miles

both front brakes slightly judder

both rear brake discs corroded, worn and pitted

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake pads worn low

Pass 16 Mar 2007 127,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system mounting/bracket modified

rear brake discs corroded, worn and pitted

Pass 4 Mar 2006 121,157 miles

exhaust system and mount points corroded

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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V81 LDA is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 V81 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 V81 LDA registered?

V81 LDA is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V81 LDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V81 LDA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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