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W146 FON

2000 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,461 mi
Last recorded160,461 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 FON
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 160,461 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 160,461 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 156,691 miles

Front tyres are slightly warn on edges

O/s front tyres has slight damage to the outer sidewall but not considered excessive

Slight noise on offside rear suspension. Possible warn bush but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2011 152,377 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 152,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 148,464 miles

All coil springs have slight corrosion

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2010 148,464 miles

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

All coil springs have slight corrosion

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 144,625 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 144,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering geometry should be checked to ensure prolonged tyre life

Pass 5 Aug 2008 136,786 miles

rear exhuast brac ket corroding,, headlamp deflectors partialy still on lights but not affecting alignment

Pass 27 Jul 2007 127,365 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 127,365 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 115,643 miles

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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W146 FON is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W146 FON, 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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W146 FON is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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