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W204 AFR

2000 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,335 mi
Last recorded176,335 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW204 AFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 176,335 miles

Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 176,334 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 162,985 miles

both front wipers starting to split

corrosion lips rear discs

corrosion to rear silencer

nearside front marker light not working

slight perishing offside front brake hose

slight steering rack play

upper engine stabilizer bush split

windscreen chipped

Fail 8 Nov 2010 162,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front wipers starting to split

corrosion lips rear discs

corrosion to rear silencer

nearside front marker light not working

slight perishing offside front brake hose

slight steering rack play

upper engine stabilizer bush split

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Nov 2009 146,190 miles

o/s/f marker light not working

screew in o/s/f tyre inner edge

slight o/s steering rack play

windscreen chipped

centre exhaust hanger corroding /getting thin

exhaust back box corroding

front wishbones front bushes worn

o/s/f brake hose slightly poor

Fail 9 Nov 2009 146,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre exhaust hanger corroding /getting thin

exhaust back box corroding

front wishbones front bushes worn

o/s/f brake hose slightly poor

o/s/f marker light not working

screew in o/s/f tyre inner edge

slight o/s steering rack play

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Nov 2008 130,539 miles

engine oil leak

slight perishing to o/s/f brake hose

slight steering rack/rod play

Fail 10 Nov 2008 130,539 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

slight perishing to o/s/f brake hose

slight steering rack/rod play

very slight play n/s/f drop link rod

Pass 13 Nov 2007 113,970 miles

both front wishbones front bushes getting weak

oil leak

possible front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust hanger corroded and getting weak

Pass 13 Nov 2006 99,643 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 86,466 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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W204 AFR is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W204 AFR, 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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What year was W204 AFR registered?

W204 AFR is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W204 AFR safe to buy?

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