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V87 KAV

1999 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,434 mi
Last recorded168,434 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV87 KAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 168,434 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 148,242 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 148,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine running all the way to the back of the vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 139,219 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system rusted

Fail 26 Mar 2018 139,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system rusted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 133,598 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 133,595 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 126,385 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 126,385 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 120,035 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 115,946 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 111,374 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 108,492 miles

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

both front disc slightly worn

Pass 6 Sep 2011 105,146 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,785 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 97,785 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 92,830 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 88,611 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 84,134 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 77,603 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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V87 KAV is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V87 KAV, 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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V87 KAV is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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