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V838 GGE

1999 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,050 mi
Last recorded70,050 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 GGE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 70,050 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer skin rusted

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2023 69,754 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 69,280 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 68,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filter severely corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 66,046 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 64,432 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 64,192 miles

Fuel filter corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,951 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 63,507 miles

Fuel filter corroded.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,044 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 62,044 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 57,990 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 57,990 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 53,289 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 44,754 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,754 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 40,494 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 40,494 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,329 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 36,306 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 30,134 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,123 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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V838 GGE is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V838 GGE, 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 V838 GGE registered?

V838 GGE is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V838 GGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V838 GGE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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