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W164 RLS

2000 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,699 mi
Last recorded128,699 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 RLS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 128,699 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside door mirror loose

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel filter corroded

gearbox oil leak

play in steering rack both sides

Fail 10 Dec 2016 128,691 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm lower suspension outer ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported abs wire at strutt (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint lower suspension arm outer ball joint (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside door mirror cover slightly loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust hitting centre bar

fuel filter badly corroded

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 12 Nov 2016 128,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filter badly corroded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2015 120,421 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 119,018 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 12 Mar 2015 119,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Mar 2014 114,588 miles

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

engine light on, suggest having this checked

oil leak from gearbox

slight sweat at offside cv boot

Pass 2 Feb 2013 107,464 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 99,006 miles

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

oil leak at offside shaft gearbox seal

Fail 23 Jan 2012 99,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak at offside shaft gearbox seal

Pass 19 Jan 2011 90,622 miles

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

hole in offside front indicator lamp lens

signs of front nearside brake sticking on " disc red"

Fail 17 Jan 2011 90,622 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

signs of front nearside brake sticking on " disc red"

Pass 3 Feb 2010 81,205 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 81,127 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 70,650 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 70,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 58,791 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE JUST LEGALL WORN ON THE INSIDE

REAR DISCS CORRODED

Pass 8 Feb 2007 42,457 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 36,446 miles

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

tops of discs corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,576 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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W164 RLS is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W164 RLS, 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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W164 RLS is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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