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V842 ECC

1999 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,916 mi
Last recorded163,916 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV842 ECC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 163,916 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 163,916 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 152,680 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 145,407 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 134,677 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 128,585 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 128,585 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre perished cracks forming.

offside rear tyre perished cracks forming.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 125,831 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 125,831 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 123,245 miles

hand brake high / front discs worn thin / o/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play / rack play

Fail 6 Sep 2010 123,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake high / front discs worn thin / o/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play / rack play

Pass 8 Sep 2009 120,435 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 120,429 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 118,156 miles

General exhaust corrossion

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 5 Sep 2007 112,166 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 91,083 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 79,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V842 ECC is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V842 ECC, 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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V842 ECC is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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