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W196 WKH

2000 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,831 mi
Last recorded115,831 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 WKH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 115,831 miles

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

slight misting of oil o/s front shocker

Pass 27 Oct 2016 109,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner rack has play

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust system corroded

minor oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2016 109,726 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner rack has play

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust system corroded

minor oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2015 103,799 miles

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

EML on

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 103,791 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

EML on

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 97,236 miles

rear tyres cracking

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

engine light on

Pass 24 Sep 2013 90,502 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 90,502 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 82,099 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 72,806 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 700,051 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 700,051 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 65,034 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 59,819 miles

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

Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 53,298 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 45,793 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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W196 WKH is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W196 WKH, 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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W196 WKH is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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