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W238 VLO

2000 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,552 mi
Last recorded77,552 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 VLO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 77,552 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 76,809 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 75,990 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 75,188 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 75,188 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 73,909 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 72,619 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 70,754 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 67,347 miles

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

front pads wearing low

Fail 20 Feb 2009 67,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

front pads wearing low

Pass 6 Feb 2008 63,027 miles

N/S/R suspension creaks but unable to find cause

Fail 1 Feb 2008 63,027 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

N/S/R suspension creaks but unable to find cause

Pass 5 Feb 2007 55,097 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 55,097 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 48,817 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low on outer edges

front pads starting to wear low

nearside front lower arm bush worn

steering stops worn

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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W238 VLO is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VLO, 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 W238 VLO registered?

W238 VLO is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W238 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W238 VLO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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