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W129 PBB

2000 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,126 mi
Last recorded131,126 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 PBB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 131,126 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 131,093 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 126,941 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH 1.6mm REMAINING.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH NOW 2mm remaining.

RENEW BOTH STEERING LOCK STOP, RUBBERS.

Fail 23 Jun 2011 126,941 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH 1.6mm REMAINING.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH NOW 2mm remaining.

RENEW BOTH STEERING LOCK STOP, RUBBERS.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 122,195 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 122,194 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 119,187 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 119,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 111,256 miles

All tyres, tread uneven.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 100,828 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 100,828 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 90,458 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 90,458 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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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W129 PBB is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W129 PBB, 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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W129 PBB is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 April 2000.

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