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W189 AER

2000 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,945 mi
Last recorded100,945 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 AER
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 100,945 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 99,331 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 99,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 97,429 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 95,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 93,483 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 92,289 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 90,215 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 87,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 85,105 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 82,624 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 79,686 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,758 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 73,947 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,723 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 66,367 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,829 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 59,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,560 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 50,555 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 45,245 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 39,567 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 39,567 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Front brake pads getting low

Offside rear tyre 1.6mm

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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W189 AER is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W189 AER, 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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W189 AER is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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