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V853 LOC

1999 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,694 mi
Last recorded145,694 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV853 LOC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 145,694 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SRS Service Light Showing

Fail 23 Nov 2011 145,694 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SRS Service Light Showing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 142,523 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 136,671 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 136,670 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 128,172 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 113,759 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 101,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

has a coolant leak from heater pipes

Pass 15 Sep 2006 101,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

has a coolant leak from heater pipes

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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V853 LOC is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V853 LOC, 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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What year was V853 LOC registered?

V853 LOC is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V853 LOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V853 LOC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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