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W124 OCC

2000 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

196,999 mi
Last recorded196,999 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 OCC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 196,999 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Mar 2015 196,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2014 188,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 14 Mar 2014 188,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2013 179,282 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2013 179,119 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2012 165,016 miles

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

Nearside front flexi brake hose slightly cracked

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

Offside front flexi brake hose slightly cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 165,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

centre exhaust silencer is corroding

nearside rear inner posistion lamp not working

offside front brake is binding slightly

offside front tyre is wearing on inner tread and tread is low

offside rear and nearside rear tyre treads arew low

unable to examine outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2012 164,942 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

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

centre exhaust silencer is corroding

nearside rear inner posistion lamp not working

offside front anti roll bar linkage dust gaiters are taped up

offside front brake is binding slightly

offside front tyre is wearing on inner tread and tread is low

offside rear and nearside rear tyre treads arew low

unable to examine outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2011 153,556 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread is starting to wear close to legal limit

offside front indicator is discolouring

offside front drive shaft not positively connected to outer constant velocity joint

Fail 14 Mar 2011 153,515 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread is starting to wear close to legal limit

offside front indicator is discolouring

offside front drive shaft not positively connected to outer constant velocity joint

Pass 9 Mar 2010 140,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front shock absorber is leaking

slight movement in steering wheel

offside front driveshaft is insecure fitting onto constant velocity joint

Pass 18 Mar 2009 125,411 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 108,256 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 108,256 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 90,056 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Mar 2007 90,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2006 70,195 miles

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

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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W124 OCC is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 W124 OCC, 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.

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W124 OCC is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 11 March 2000.

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