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V838 HCE

2000 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

189,003 mi
Last recorded189,003 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 HCE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 189,003 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 170,196 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 159,915 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 151,228 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 141,110 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 141,110 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 130,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 130,644 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

unable to test offside front wheel bearing due to the brake is seized unable to rotate wheel

Pass 6 Feb 2008 122,213 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 112,259 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 103,164 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 HCE is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 104,813 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 HCE, 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 26 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V838 HCE registered?

V838 HCE is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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