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W242 JDA

2000 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

225,441 mi
Last recorded225,441 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 JDA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 225,441 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 225,436 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 219,596 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 219,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 185,025 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 185,023 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 135,157 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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W242 JDA is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W242 JDA, 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 W242 JDA registered?

W242 JDA is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W242 JDA safe to buy?

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