MOT Status
ValidMileage
177,636 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front wishbones, front bushes split but no excessive movement
Gearbox steady mount bush failed
Offside Rear tyre wearing on both edges and splitting in tread
Play in both inner steering rack arms
Both front wishbones, front bushes split but no excessive movement
Gearbox steady mount bush failed
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre wearing on both edges and splitting in tread
Play in both inner steering rack arms
Both inner steering rack arms have slight play
Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge
Both front flex hoses cracking
Both front tyres cracking outer edge
Both rear tyres worn on edges
Both front flex hoses cracking
Both front tyres cracking outer edge
Both rear tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear silencer mount rusty
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
cracking in tread face n/s/r tyre
cracking in tread face o/s/r tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls
How Reliable is the Volvo S80?
Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W238 BCW is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 W238 BCW, 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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W238 BCW is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 July 2000.
Is W238 BCW safe to buy?
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