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V979 EFX

2000 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,849 mi
Last recorded137,849 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 EFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 137,849 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 137,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 122,748 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 114,018 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise screen damage at top n/s

Pass 17 Jan 2008 99,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 83,125 miles

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

advise n/s top screen damage

Pass 22 Jan 2007 83,125 miles

advise n/s top screen damage

Pass 27 Jan 2006 67,866 miles

advise screen o/s lower +n/s top crack

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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V979 EFX is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 104,813 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 V979 EFX, 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 26 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V979 EFX registered?

V979 EFX is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 February 2000.

Is V979 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V979 EFX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V979 EFX have outstanding finance?

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