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V885 EAK

1999 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,139 mi
Last recorded161,139 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV885 EAK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 161,139 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 157,762 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 152,221 miles

some play in n/s/r anti-roll bar linkrod

Pass 25 Apr 2012 151,406 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 151,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 148,953 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front flexible hoses starting to perish

n/s rack gaitor starting to perish

some wear to n/s/r anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 30 Apr 2010 146,699 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 142,824 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 139,962 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 136,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 127,141 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 125,602 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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V885 EAK is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V885 EAK, 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 V885 EAK registered?

V885 EAK is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V885 EAK safe to buy?

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