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V885 LDV

1999 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,323 mi
Last recorded172,323 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV885 LDV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 172,323 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 164,138 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 164,138 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 154,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 154,764 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 147,582 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 136,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 136,609 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 127,493 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 114,897 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 114,897 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 103,675 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 88,049 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 72,283 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 56,318 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 56,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V885 LDV is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V885 LDV, 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 LDV registered?

V885 LDV is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V885 LDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V885 LDV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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