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W242 PSX

2000 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,424 mi
Last recorded97,424 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 PSX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,424 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2017 97,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2016 91,223 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 91,217 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 82,903 miles

advise offside reverse light out

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre close to wear indicator

Pass 1 Aug 2014 77,899 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 77,888 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jul 2013 73,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre close to wear indicator

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 73,688 miles

nearside rear tyre close to wear indicator

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,722 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 65,815 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 65,815 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,254 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 58,509 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 58,509 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,932 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 46,264 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 46,264 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,631 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

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 PSX is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PSX, 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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W242 PSX is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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